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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.67, 22,541.22 and 4,497.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.67, 22,541.22 and 4,497.89 is: 6,744.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.67 : 22,541.22 = 4,497.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.67/22,541.22 = 4,497.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.67x = 22,541.22 × 4,497.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.67x = 101,387,815.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,387,815.32/15,031.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,744.95

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