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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.41, 22,525.70 and 6,579.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.41, 22,525.70 and 6,579.38 is: 9,870.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.41 : 22,525.70 = 6,579.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.41/22,525.70 = 6,579.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.41x = 22,525.70 × 6,579.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.41x = 148,205,036.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,205,036.78/15,014.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,870.85

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