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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,035.52, 22,558.54 and 4,647.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,035.52, 22,558.54 and 4,647.26 is: 6,972.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,035.52 : 22,558.54 = 4,647.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,035.52/22,558.54 = 4,647.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,035.52x = 22,558.54 × 4,647.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,035.52x = 104,835,400.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,835,400.60/15,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,972.52

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