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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,009.64, 22,514.10 and 6,687.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,009.64, 22,514.10 and 6,687.52 is: 10,031.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,009.64 : 22,514.10 = 6,687.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,009.64/22,514.10 = 6,687.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,009.64x = 22,514.10 × 6,687.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,009.64x = 150,563,494.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,563,494.03/15,009.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,031.12

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