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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,163.08, 22,747.04 and 4,490.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,163.08, 22,747.04 and 4,490.52 is: 6,736.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,163.08 : 22,747.04 = 4,490.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,163.08/22,747.04 = 4,490.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,163.08x = 22,747.04 × 4,490.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,163.08x = 102,146,015.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,146,015.61/15,163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,736.50

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