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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,018.53, 22,533.15 and 6,697.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,018.53, 22,533.15 and 6,697.80 is: 10,049.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,018.53 : 22,533.15 = 6,697.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,018.53/22,533.15 = 6,697.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,018.53x = 22,533.15 × 6,697.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,018.53x = 150,922,532.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,922,532.07/15,018.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,049.09

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