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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.05, 22,586.74 and 4,526.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.05, 22,586.74 and 4,526.25 is: 6,789.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.05 : 22,586.74 = 4,526.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.05/22,586.74 = 4,526.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.05x = 22,586.74 × 4,526.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.05x = 102,233,231.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,233,231.93/15,057.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,789.73

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