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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.54, 22,545.84 and 4,498.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.54, 22,545.84 and 4,498.80 is: 6,749.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.54 : 22,545.84 = 4,498.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.54/22,545.84 = 4,498.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.54x = 22,545.84 × 4,498.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.54x = 101,429,224.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,429,224.99/15,028.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,749.11

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