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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.10, 22,543.74 and 6,707.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.10, 22,543.74 and 6,707.16 is: 10,060.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.10 : 22,543.74 = 6,707.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.10/22,543.74 = 6,707.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.10x = 22,543.74 × 6,707.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.10x = 151,204,471.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,204,471.18/15,029.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,060.78

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