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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.56, 22,546.52 and 6,713.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.56, 22,546.52 and 6,713.31 is: 10,072.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.56 : 22,546.52 = 6,713.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.56/22,546.52 = 6,713.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.56x = 22,546.52 × 6,713.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.56x = 151,361,854.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,361,854.34/15,027.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,072.28

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