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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.64, 22,533.60 and 6,708.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.64, 22,533.60 and 6,708.32 is: 10,058.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.64 : 22,533.60 = 6,708.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.64/22,533.60 = 6,708.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.64x = 22,533.60 × 6,708.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.64x = 151,162,599.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,162,599.55/15,028.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,058.30

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