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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.62, 22,543.32 and 4,499.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.62, 22,543.32 and 4,499.58 is: 6,747.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.62 : 22,543.32 = 4,499.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.62/22,543.32 = 4,499.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.62x = 22,543.32 × 4,499.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.62x = 101,435,471.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,435,471.81/15,033.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,747.24

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