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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,035.62, 22,546.32 and 4,501.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,035.62, 22,546.32 and 4,501.58 is: 6,750.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,035.62 : 22,546.32 = 4,501.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,035.62/22,546.32 = 4,501.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,035.62x = 22,546.32 × 4,501.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,035.62x = 101,494,063.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,494,063.19/15,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,750.24

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