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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,020.13, 22,530.20 and 6,698.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,020.13, 22,530.20 and 6,698.14 is: 10,047.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,020.13 : 22,530.20 = 6,698.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,020.13/22,530.20 = 6,698.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,020.13x = 22,530.20 × 6,698.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,020.13x = 150,910,508.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,910,508.42/15,020.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,047.21

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