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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.59, 22,590.82 and 4,530.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.59, 22,590.82 and 4,530.81 is: 6,794.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.59 : 22,590.82 = 4,530.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.59/22,590.82 = 4,530.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.59x = 22,590.82 × 4,530.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.59x = 102,354,701.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,354,701.84/15,063.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,794.84

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