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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.64, 22,542.48 and 6,702.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.64, 22,542.48 and 6,702.78 is: 10,057.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.64 : 22,542.48 = 6,702.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.64/22,542.48 = 6,702.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.64x = 22,542.48 × 6,702.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.64x = 151,097,284.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,097,284.09/15,023.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,057.30

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