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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.88, 22,533.09 and 6,702.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.88, 22,533.09 and 6,702.35 is: 10,052.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.88 : 22,533.09 = 6,702.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.88/22,533.09 = 6,702.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.88x = 22,533.09 × 6,702.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.88x = 151,024,517.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,024,517.96/15,023.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,052.30

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