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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.36, 22,495.98 and 6,682.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.36, 22,495.98 and 6,682.04 is: 10,019.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.36 : 22,495.98 = 6,682.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.36/22,495.98 = 6,682.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.36x = 22,495.98 × 6,682.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.36x = 150,319,038.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,319,038.20/15,002.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,019.69

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