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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.97, 22,553.05 and 6,717.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.97, 22,553.05 and 6,717.72 is: 10,078.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.97 : 22,553.05 = 6,717.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.97/22,553.05 = 6,717.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.97x = 22,553.05 × 6,717.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.97x = 151,505,075.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,505,075.05/15,031.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,078.86

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