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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021.39, 22,531.91 and 6,699.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021.39, 22,531.91 and 6,699.27 is: 10,048.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021.39 : 22,531.91 = 6,699.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021.39/22,531.91 = 6,699.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021.39x = 22,531.91 × 6,699.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021.39x = 150,947,315.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,947,315.21/15,021.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,048.82

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