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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.49, 22,505.65 and 6,571.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.49, 22,505.65 and 6,571.85 is: 9,857.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.49 : 22,505.65 = 6,571.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.49/22,505.65 = 6,571.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.49x = 22,505.65 × 6,571.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.49x = 147,903,626.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,903,626.99/15,004.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,857.29

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