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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.14, 22,510.53 and 6,685.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.14, 22,510.53 and 6,685.02 is: 10,027.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.14 : 22,510.53 = 6,685.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.14/22,510.53 = 6,685.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.14x = 22,510.53 × 6,685.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.14x = 150,483,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,483,343.26/15,007.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.45

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