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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,013.51, 22,520.66 and 6,575.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,013.51, 22,520.66 and 6,575.67 is: 9,863.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,013.51 : 22,520.66 = 6,575.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,013.51/22,520.66 = 6,575.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,013.51x = 22,520.66 × 6,575.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,013.51x = 148,088,428.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,088,428.34/15,013.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.68

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