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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.64, 22,506.78 and 6,682.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.64, 22,506.78 and 6,682.52 is: 10,023.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.64 : 22,506.78 = 6,682.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.64/22,506.78 = 6,682.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.64x = 22,506.78 × 6,682.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.64x = 150,402,007.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,402,007.49/15,004.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,023.70

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