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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.83, 22,582.86 and 4,525.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.83, 22,582.86 and 4,525.62 is: 6,788.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.83 : 22,582.86 = 4,525.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.83/22,582.86 = 4,525.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.83x = 22,582.86 × 4,525.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.83x = 102,201,442.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,201,442.87/15,055.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,788.16

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