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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.52, 22,569.76 and 6,719.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.52, 22,569.76 and 6,719.30 is: 10,082.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.52 : 22,569.76 = 6,719.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.52/22,569.76 = 6,719.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.52x = 22,569.76 × 6,719.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.52x = 151,653,114.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,653,114.41/15,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,082.30

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