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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.80, 22,546.68 and 6,712.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.80, 22,546.68 and 6,712.28 is: 10,067.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.80 : 22,546.68 = 6,712.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.80/22,546.68 = 6,712.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.80x = 22,546.68 × 6,712.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.80x = 151,339,629.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,339,629.23/15,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,067.96

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