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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.30, 22,508.90 and 6,566.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.30, 22,508.90 and 6,566.69 is: 9,853.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.30 : 22,508.90 = 6,566.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.30/22,508.90 = 6,566.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.30x = 22,508.90 × 6,566.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.30x = 147,808,968.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,808,968.54/15,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,853.08

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