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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.97, 22,554.55 and 6,718.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.97, 22,554.55 and 6,718.72 is: 10,080.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.97 : 22,554.55 = 6,718.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.97/22,554.55 = 6,718.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.97x = 22,554.55 × 6,718.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.97x = 151,537,706.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,537,706.18/15,032.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,080.36

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