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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,253.91, 22,875.50 and 4,577.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,253.91, 22,875.50 and 4,577.07 is: 6,864.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,253.91 : 22,875.50 = 4,577.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,253.91/22,875.50 = 4,577.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,253.91x = 22,875.50 × 4,577.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,253.91x = 104,702,741.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,702,741.90/15,253.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,864.00

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