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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021.13, 22,531.70 and 6,699.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021.13, 22,531.70 and 6,699.14 is: 10,048.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021.13 : 22,531.70 = 6,699.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021.13/22,531.70 = 6,699.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021.13x = 22,531.70 × 6,699.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021.13x = 150,943,012.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,943,012.74/15,021.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,048.71

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