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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.55, 22,554.19 and 6,711.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.55, 22,554.19 and 6,711.83 is: 10,070.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.55 : 22,554.19 = 6,711.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.55/22,554.19 = 6,711.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.55x = 22,554.19 × 6,711.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.55x = 151,379,889.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,379,889.07/15,032.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,070.14

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