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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,035.79, 22,554.30 and 6,714.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,035.79, 22,554.30 and 6,714.26 is: 10,071.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,035.79 : 22,554.30 = 6,714.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,035.79/22,554.30 = 6,714.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,035.79x = 22,554.30 × 6,714.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,035.79x = 151,435,321.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,435,321.55/15,035.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,071.66

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