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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.71, 22,589.80 and 4,526.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.71, 22,589.80 and 4,526.85 is: 6,791.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.71 : 22,589.80 = 4,526.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.71/22,589.80 = 4,526.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.71x = 22,589.80 × 4,526.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.71x = 102,260,734.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,260,734.99/15,057.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,791.25

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