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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,050.28, 22,573.80 and 4,519.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,050.28, 22,573.80 and 4,519.20 is: 6,778.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,050.28 : 22,573.80 = 4,519.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,050.28/22,573.80 = 4,519.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,050.28x = 22,573.80 × 4,519.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,050.28x = 102,015,516.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,015,516.96/15,050.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,778.31

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