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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.94, 22,557.57 and 4,649.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.94, 22,557.57 and 4,649.50 is: 6,974.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.94 : 22,557.57 = 4,649.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.94/22,557.57 = 4,649.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.94x = 22,557.57 × 4,649.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.94x = 104,881,421.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,881,421.72/15,036.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,974.92

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