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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.73, 22,545.91 and 4,498.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.73, 22,545.91 and 4,498.54 is: 6,749.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.73 : 22,545.91 = 4,498.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.73/22,545.91 = 4,498.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.73x = 22,545.91 × 4,498.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.73x = 101,423,627.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,423,627.23/15,027.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,749.10

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