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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.82, 22,552.90 and 6,717.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.82, 22,552.90 and 6,717.58 is: 10,078.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.82 : 22,552.90 = 6,717.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.82/22,552.90 = 6,717.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.82x = 22,552.90 × 6,717.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.82x = 151,500,909.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,500,909.98/15,031.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,078.68

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