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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.83, 22,492.27 and 6,990.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.83, 22,492.27 and 6,990.80 is: 10,477.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.83 : 22,492.27 = 6,990.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.83/22,492.27 = 6,990.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.83x = 22,492.27 × 6,990.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.83x = 157,238,813.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,238,813.70/15,006.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,477.82

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