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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.67, 22,542.72 and 4,498.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.67, 22,542.72 and 4,498.89 is: 6,746.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.67 : 22,542.72 = 4,498.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.67/22,542.72 = 4,498.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.67x = 22,542.72 × 4,498.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.67x = 101,417,217.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,417,217.58/15,032.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,746.45

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