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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,011.51, 22,517.66 and 6,573.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,011.51, 22,517.66 and 6,573.67 is: 9,860.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011.51 : 22,517.66 = 6,573.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011.51/22,517.66 = 6,573.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011.51x = 22,517.66 × 6,573.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011.51x = 148,023,653.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,023,653.78/15,011.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,860.68

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