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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,072.87, 22,608.35 and 4,543.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,072.87, 22,608.35 and 4,543.24 is: 6,814.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,072.87 : 22,608.35 = 4,543.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,072.87/22,608.35 = 4,543.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,072.87x = 22,608.35 × 4,543.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,072.87x = 102,715,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,715,062.72/15,072.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,814.56

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