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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.60, 22,548.48 and 6,706.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.60, 22,548.48 and 6,706.87 is: 10,063.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.60 : 22,548.48 = 6,706.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.60/22,548.48 = 6,706.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.60x = 22,548.48 × 6,706.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.60x = 151,229,724.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,229,724.06/15,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,063.46

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