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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.41, 22,541.54 and 6,709.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.41, 22,541.54 and 6,709.17 is: 10,063.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.41 : 22,541.54 = 6,709.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.41/22,541.54 = 6,709.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.41x = 22,541.54 × 6,709.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.41x = 151,234,990.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,234,990.38/15,028.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,063.27

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