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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,034.29, 22,552.05 and 6,712.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,034.29, 22,552.05 and 6,712.76 is: 10,069.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,034.29 : 22,552.05 = 6,712.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,034.29/22,552.05 = 6,712.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,034.29x = 22,552.05 × 6,712.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,034.29x = 151,386,386.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,386,386.40/15,034.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,069.41

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