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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.62, 22,547.82 and 4,502.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.62, 22,547.82 and 4,502.58 is: 6,751.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.62 : 22,547.82 = 4,502.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.62/22,547.82 = 4,502.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.62x = 22,547.82 × 4,502.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.62x = 101,523,363.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,523,363.38/15,036.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,751.74

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