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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,005.49, 22,507.15 and 6,572.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,005.49, 22,507.15 and 6,572.85 is: 9,858.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,005.49 : 22,507.15 = 6,572.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,005.49/22,507.15 = 6,572.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,005.49x = 22,507.15 × 6,572.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,005.49x = 147,936,120.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,936,120.88/15,005.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.80

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