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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,045.50, 22,568.25 and 4,101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,045.50, 22,568.25 and 4,101.50 is: 6,152.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,045.50 : 22,568.25 = 4,101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,045.50/22,568.25 = 4,101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,045.50x = 22,568.25 × 4,101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,045.50x = 92,563,677.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,563,677.38/15,045.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,152.25

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