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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.49, 22,550.64 and 6,711.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.49, 22,550.64 and 6,711.55 is: 10,067.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.49 : 22,550.64 = 6,711.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.49/22,550.64 = 6,711.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.49x = 22,550.64 × 6,711.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.49x = 151,349,666.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,349,666.35/15,033.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,067.50

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