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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,038.85, 22,550.50 and 6,601.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,038.85, 22,550.50 and 6,601.91 is: 9,899.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,038.85 : 22,550.50 = 6,601.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,038.85/22,550.50 = 6,601.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,038.85x = 22,550.50 × 6,601.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,038.85x = 148,876,266.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,876,266.95/15,038.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,899.44

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