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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.39, 22,582.88 and 4,667.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.39, 22,582.88 and 4,667.14 is: 7,000.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.39 : 22,582.88 = 4,667.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.39/22,582.88 = 4,667.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.39x = 22,582.88 × 4,667.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.39x = 105,397,462.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,397,462.56/15,055.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,000.65

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