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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.18, 22,496.64 and 7,104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.18, 22,496.64 and 7,104.12 is: 10,650.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.18 : 22,496.64 = 7,104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.18/22,496.64 = 7,104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.18x = 22,496.64 × 7,104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.18x = 159,818,830.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,818,830.16/15,006.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,650.20

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