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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,030.61, 22,551.09 and 6,716.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,030.61, 22,551.09 and 6,716.37 is: 10,076.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,030.61 : 22,551.09 = 6,716.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,030.61/22,551.09 = 6,716.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,030.61x = 22,551.09 × 6,716.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,030.61x = 151,461,354.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,461,354.59/15,030.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,076.86

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