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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.91, 22,540.78 and 6,708.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.91, 22,540.78 and 6,708.67 is: 10,062.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.91 : 22,540.78 = 6,708.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.91/22,540.78 = 6,708.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.91x = 22,540.78 × 6,708.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.91x = 151,218,654.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,218,654.56/15,027.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.52

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