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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,083.67, 22,626.63 and 4,552.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,083.67, 22,626.63 and 4,552.86 is: 6,829.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,083.67 : 22,626.63 = 4,552.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,083.67/22,626.63 = 4,552.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,083.67x = 22,626.63 × 4,552.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,083.67x = 103,015,878.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,015,878.66/15,083.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,829.63

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