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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,030.96, 22,551.80 and 6,710.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,030.96, 22,551.80 and 6,710.23 is: 10,067.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,030.96 : 22,551.80 = 6,710.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,030.96/22,551.80 = 6,710.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,030.96x = 22,551.80 × 6,710.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,030.96x = 151,327,764.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,327,764.91/15,030.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,067.74

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