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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.36, 22,623.57 and 4,555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.36, 22,623.57 and 4,555.40 is: 6,833.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.36 : 22,623.57 = 4,555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.36/22,623.57 = 4,555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.36x = 22,623.57 × 4,555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.36x = 103,059,297.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,059,297.66/15,082.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.10

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