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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.83, 22,555.04 and 4,648.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.83, 22,555.04 and 4,648.58 is: 6,972.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.83 : 22,555.04 = 4,648.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.83/22,555.04 = 4,648.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.83x = 22,555.04 × 4,648.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.83x = 104,848,907.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,848,907.84/15,036.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,972.81

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