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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,030.06, 22,550.27 and 6,715.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,030.06, 22,550.27 and 6,715.82 is: 10,076.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,030.06 : 22,550.27 = 6,715.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,030.06/22,550.27 = 6,715.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,030.06x = 22,550.27 × 6,715.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,030.06x = 151,443,554.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,443,554.27/15,030.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,076.04

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