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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.66, 22,535.91 and 6,705.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.66, 22,535.91 and 6,705.42 is: 10,057.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.66 : 22,535.91 = 6,705.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.66/22,535.91 = 6,705.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.66x = 22,535.91 × 6,705.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.66x = 151,112,741.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,112,741.63/15,024.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,057.65

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