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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.42, 22,517.19 and 6,681.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.42, 22,517.19 and 6,681.75 is: 10,025.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.42 : 22,517.19 = 6,681.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.42/22,517.19 = 6,681.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.42x = 22,517.19 × 6,681.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.42x = 150,454,088.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,454,088.29/15,007.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,025.31

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