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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.76, 22,624.08 and 4,553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.76, 22,624.08 and 4,553.52 is: 6,828.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.76 : 22,624.08 = 4,553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.76/22,624.08 = 4,553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.76x = 22,624.08 × 4,553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.76x = 103,019,200.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,019,200.76/15,086.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,828.45

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