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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.77, 22,527.52 and 6,694.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.77, 22,527.52 and 6,694.04 is: 10,043.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.77 : 22,527.52 = 6,694.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.77/22,527.52 = 6,694.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.77x = 22,527.52 × 6,694.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.77x = 150,800,159.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,800,159.56/15,014.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,043.46

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