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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.72, 22,511.26 and 6,569.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.72, 22,511.26 and 6,569.72 is: 9,856.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.72 : 22,511.26 = 6,569.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.72/22,511.26 = 6,569.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.72x = 22,511.26 × 6,569.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.72x = 147,892,675.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,892,675.05/15,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,856.41

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