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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,025.66, 22,537.41 and 6,706.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,025.66, 22,537.41 and 6,706.42 is: 10,059.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,025.66 : 22,537.41 = 6,706.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,025.66/22,537.41 = 6,706.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,025.66x = 22,537.41 × 6,706.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,025.66x = 151,145,337.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,145,337.17/15,025.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,059.15

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