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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.64, 22,521.22 and 6,699.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.64, 22,521.22 and 6,699.07 is: 10,042.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.64 : 22,521.22 = 6,699.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.64/22,521.22 = 6,699.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.64x = 22,521.22 × 6,699.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.64x = 150,871,229.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,871,229.27/15,023.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,042.26

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