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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,050.64, 22,575.90 and 4,662.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,050.64, 22,575.90 and 4,662.36 is: 6,993.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,050.64 : 22,575.90 = 4,662.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,050.64/22,575.90 = 4,662.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,050.64x = 22,575.90 × 4,662.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,050.64x = 105,256,973.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,256,973.12/15,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.52

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