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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021.64, 22,518.22 and 6,697.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021.64, 22,518.22 and 6,697.07 is: 10,039.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021.64 : 22,518.22 = 6,697.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021.64/22,518.22 = 6,697.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021.64x = 22,518.22 × 6,697.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021.64x = 150,806,095.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,806,095.62/15,021.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,039.26

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