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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.51, 22,519.16 and 6,574.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.51, 22,519.16 and 6,574.67 is: 9,862.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.51 : 22,519.16 = 6,574.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.51/22,519.16 = 6,574.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.51x = 22,519.16 × 6,574.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.51x = 148,056,045.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,056,045.68/15,012.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,862.18

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