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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.44, 22,550.82 and 4,645

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.44, 22,550.82 and 4,645 is: 6,968.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.44 : 22,550.82 = 4,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.44/22,550.82 = 4,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.44x = 22,550.82 × 4,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.44x = 104,748,558.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,748,558.90/15,032.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,968.17

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