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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.11, 22,516.72 and 6,681.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.11, 22,516.72 and 6,681.44 is: 10,024.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.11 : 22,516.72 = 6,681.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.11/22,516.72 = 6,681.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.11x = 22,516.72 × 6,681.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.11x = 150,443,984.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,443,984.39/15,007.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,024.85

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