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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.64, 22,551.48 and 6,708.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.64, 22,551.48 and 6,708.83 is: 10,066.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.64 : 22,551.48 = 6,708.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.64/22,551.48 = 6,708.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.64x = 22,551.48 × 6,708.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.64x = 151,293,932.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,293,932.81/15,029.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,066.37

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