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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.91, 22,542.28 and 6,709.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.91, 22,542.28 and 6,709.67 is: 10,064.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.91 : 22,542.28 = 6,709.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.91/22,542.28 = 6,709.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.91x = 22,542.28 × 6,709.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.91x = 151,251,259.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,251,259.85/15,028.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,064.02

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