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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,015.64, 22,523.10 and 6,693.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,015.64, 22,523.10 and 6,693.56 is: 10,040.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,015.64 : 22,523.10 = 6,693.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,015.64/22,523.10 = 6,693.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,015.64x = 22,523.10 × 6,693.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,015.64x = 150,759,721.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,759,721.24/15,015.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,040.18

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