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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,017.76, 22,532.01 and 6,697.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,017.76, 22,532.01 and 6,697.05 is: 10,047.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,017.76 : 22,532.01 = 6,697.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,017.76/22,532.01 = 6,697.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,017.76x = 22,532.01 × 6,697.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,017.76x = 150,897,997.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,897,997.57/15,017.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,047.97

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