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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.06, 22,513.17 and 6,686.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.06, 22,513.17 and 6,686.89 is: 10,031.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.06 : 22,513.17 = 6,686.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.06/22,513.17 = 6,686.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.06x = 22,513.17 × 6,686.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.06x = 150,543,060.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,543,060.13/15,007.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,031.48

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