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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.24, 22,651.56 and 4,572.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.24, 22,651.56 and 4,572.88 is: 6,858.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.24 : 22,651.56 = 4,572.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.24/22,651.56 = 4,572.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.24x = 22,651.56 × 4,572.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.24x = 103,582,865.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,582,865.69/15,103.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,858.32

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