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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.08, 22,497.15 and 6,994.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.08, 22,497.15 and 6,994.05 is: 10,482.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.08 : 22,497.15 = 6,994.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.08/22,497.15 = 6,994.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.08x = 22,497.15 × 6,994.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.08x = 157,346,191.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,346,191.96/15,010.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,482.70

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