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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,016.12, 22,524.96 and 6,694.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,016.12, 22,524.96 and 6,694.72 is: 10,042.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,016.12 : 22,524.96 = 6,694.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,016.12/22,524.96 = 6,694.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,016.12x = 22,524.96 × 6,694.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,016.12x = 150,798,300.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,798,300.21/15,016.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,042.43

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