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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,054.67, 22,585.14 and 4,524.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,054.67, 22,585.14 and 4,524.27 is: 6,787.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.67 : 22,585.14 = 4,524.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.67/22,585.14 = 4,524.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.67x = 22,585.14 × 4,524.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.67x = 102,181,271.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,181,271.35/15,054.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,787.35

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