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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.16, 22,542.66 and 6,709.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.16, 22,542.66 and 6,709.92 is: 10,064.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.16 : 22,542.66 = 6,709.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.16/22,542.66 = 6,709.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.16x = 22,542.66 × 6,709.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.16x = 151,259,445.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,259,445.19/15,029.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,064.40

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