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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.12, 22,554.32 and 6,716.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.12, 22,554.32 and 6,716.54 is: 10,074.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.12 : 22,554.32 = 6,716.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.12/22,554.32 = 6,716.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.12x = 22,554.32 × 6,716.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.12x = 151,486,846.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,486,846.10/15,036.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,074.86

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