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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.60, 22,524.20 and 6,700.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.60, 22,524.20 and 6,700.40 is: 10,056.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.60 : 22,524.20 = 6,700.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.60/22,524.20 = 6,700.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.60x = 22,524.20 × 6,700.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.60x = 150,921,149.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,921,149.68/15,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,056.31

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