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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.64, 22,521.60 and 6,692.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.64, 22,521.60 and 6,692.56 is: 10,038.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.64 : 22,521.60 = 6,692.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.64/22,521.60 = 6,692.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.64x = 22,521.60 × 6,692.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.64x = 150,727,159.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,727,159.30/15,014.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.68

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