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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.55, 22,552.69 and 6,710.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.55, 22,552.69 and 6,710.83 is: 10,068.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.55 : 22,552.69 = 6,710.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.55/22,552.69 = 6,710.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.55x = 22,552.69 × 6,710.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.55x = 151,347,195.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,347,195.47/15,031.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,068.63

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