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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.14, 22,512.03 and 6,686.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.14, 22,512.03 and 6,686.02 is: 10,028.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.14 : 22,512.03 = 6,686.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.14/22,512.03 = 6,686.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.14x = 22,512.03 × 6,686.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.14x = 150,515,882.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,515,882.82/15,008.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,028.95

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