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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,030.56, 22,551.02 and 6,716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,030.56, 22,551.02 and 6,716.32 is: 10,076.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,030.56 : 22,551.02 = 6,716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,030.56/22,551.02 = 6,716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,030.56x = 22,551.02 × 6,716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,030.56x = 151,459,866.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,459,866.65/15,030.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,076.79

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