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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,043, 22,558.92 and 6,714.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,043, 22,558.92 and 6,714.76 is: 10,069.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,043 : 22,558.92 = 6,714.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,043/22,558.92 = 6,714.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,043x = 22,558.92 × 6,714.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,043x = 151,477,733.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,477,733.66/15,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,069.65

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