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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,017.99, 22,529.55 and 6,697.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,017.99, 22,529.55 and 6,697.82 is: 10,047.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,017.99 : 22,529.55 = 6,697.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,017.99/22,529.55 = 6,697.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,017.99x = 22,529.55 × 6,697.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,017.99x = 150,898,757.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,898,757.93/15,017.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,047.87

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