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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.87, 22,565.48 and 4,654.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.87, 22,565.48 and 4,654.53 is: 6,982.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.87 : 22,565.48 = 4,654.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.87/22,565.48 = 4,654.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.87x = 22,565.48 × 4,654.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.87x = 105,031,680.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,031,680.35/15,042.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,982.16

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