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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,034.61, 22,552.07 and 6,715.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,034.61, 22,552.07 and 6,715.04 is: 10,072.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,034.61 : 22,552.07 = 6,715.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,034.61/22,552.07 = 6,715.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,034.61x = 22,552.07 × 6,715.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,034.61x = 151,437,905.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,437,905.80/15,034.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,072.62

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