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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.20, 22,476.42 and 6,668.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.20, 22,476.42 and 6,668.46 is: 9,991.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.20 : 22,476.42 = 6,668.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.20/22,476.42 = 6,668.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.20x = 22,476.42 × 6,668.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.20x = 149,883,107.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,883,107.71/15,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,991.41

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