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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.88, 22,512.74 and 6,689.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.88, 22,512.74 and 6,689.33 is: 10,037.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.88 : 22,512.74 = 6,689.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.88/22,512.74 = 6,689.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.88x = 22,512.74 × 6,689.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.88x = 150,595,212.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,595,212.11/15,003.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,037.08

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