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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.01, 22,503.83 and 6,682.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.01, 22,503.83 and 6,682.64 is: 10,024.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.01 : 22,503.83 = 6,682.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.01/22,503.83 = 6,682.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.01x = 22,503.83 × 6,682.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.01x = 150,384,848.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,384,848.58/15,002.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,024.31

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