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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.64, 22,555.50 and 4,506.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.64, 22,555.50 and 4,506.78 is: 6,760.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.64 : 22,555.50 = 4,506.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.64/22,555.50 = 4,506.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.64x = 22,555.50 × 4,506.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.64x = 101,652,676.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,652,676.29/15,036.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,760.33

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