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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.18, 22,595.70 and 4,671.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.18, 22,595.70 and 4,671.50 is: 7,008.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.18 : 22,595.70 = 4,671.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.18/22,595.70 = 4,671.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.18x = 22,595.70 × 4,671.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.18x = 105,555,812.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,555,812.55/15,062.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,008.00

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