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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.80, 22,540.68 and 6,708.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.80, 22,540.68 and 6,708.29 is: 10,061.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.80 : 22,540.68 = 6,708.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.80/22,540.68 = 6,708.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.80x = 22,540.68 × 6,708.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.80x = 151,209,305.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,209,305.53/15,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.98

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