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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,047.46, 22,546.44 and 6,714.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,047.46, 22,546.44 and 6,714.96 is: 10,061.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,047.46 : 22,546.44 = 6,714.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,047.46/22,546.44 = 6,714.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,047.46x = 22,546.44 × 6,714.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,047.46x = 151,398,442.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,398,442.74/15,047.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.40

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