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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.54, 22,509.33 and 4,476.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.54, 22,509.33 and 4,476.64 is: 6,714.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.54 : 22,509.33 = 4,476.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.54/22,509.33 = 4,476.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.54x = 22,509.33 × 4,476.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.54x = 100,766,167.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,766,167.05/15,006.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,714.82

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