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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,083.68, 22,628.70 and 4,552.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,083.68, 22,628.70 and 4,552.78 is: 6,830.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,083.68 : 22,628.70 = 4,552.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,083.68/22,628.70 = 4,552.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,083.68x = 22,628.70 × 4,552.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,083.68x = 103,023,492.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,023,492.79/15,083.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,830.13

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