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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,009.14, 22,513.52 and 6,687.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,009.14, 22,513.52 and 6,687.02 is: 10,030.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,009.14 : 22,513.52 = 6,687.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,009.14/22,513.52 = 6,687.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,009.14x = 22,513.52 × 6,687.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,009.14x = 150,548,358.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,548,358.51/15,009.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,030.45

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