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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.85, 22,595.65 and 4,533.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.85, 22,595.65 and 4,533.82 is: 6,800.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.85 : 22,595.65 = 4,533.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.85/22,595.65 = 4,533.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.85x = 22,595.65 × 4,533.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.85x = 102,444,609.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,444,609.88/15,063.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,800.69

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