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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.30, 22,554.86 and 6,714.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.30, 22,554.86 and 6,714.36 is: 10,071.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.30 : 22,554.86 = 6,714.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.30/22,554.86 = 6,714.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.30x = 22,554.86 × 6,714.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.30x = 151,441,416.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,441,416.22/15,036.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,071.72

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