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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.67, 22,583.64 and 4,523.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.67, 22,583.64 and 4,523.27 is: 6,785.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.67 : 22,583.64 = 4,523.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.67/22,583.64 = 4,523.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.67x = 22,583.64 × 4,523.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.67x = 102,151,788.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,151,788.38/15,053.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,785.84

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