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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.27, 22,543.44 and 6,703.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.27, 22,543.44 and 6,703.41 is: 10,058.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.27 : 22,543.44 = 6,703.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.27/22,543.44 = 6,703.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.27x = 22,543.44 × 6,703.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.27x = 151,117,921.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,117,921.13/15,024.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,058.25

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