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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.60, 22,522.70 and 6,699.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.60, 22,522.70 and 6,699.40 is: 10,054.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.60 : 22,522.70 = 6,699.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.60/22,522.70 = 6,699.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.60x = 22,522.70 × 6,699.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.60x = 150,888,576.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,888,576.38/15,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,054.81

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