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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.13, 22,626.34 and 4,552.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.13, 22,626.34 and 4,552.74 is: 6,830.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.13 : 22,626.34 = 4,552.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.13/22,626.34 = 4,552.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.13x = 22,626.34 × 4,552.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.13x = 103,011,831.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,011,831.79/15,082.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,830.06

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