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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,019.50, 22,529.26 and 6,811.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,019.50, 22,529.26 and 6,811.50 is: 10,217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,019.50 : 22,529.26 = 6,811.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,019.50/22,529.26 = 6,811.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,019.50x = 22,529.26 × 6,811.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,019.50x = 153,458,054.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,458,054.49/15,019.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,217.25

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