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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.85, 22,571.66 and 6,732.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.85, 22,571.66 and 6,732.32 is: 10,094.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.85 : 22,571.66 = 6,732.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.85/22,571.66 = 6,732.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.85x = 22,571.66 × 6,732.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.85x = 151,959,542.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,959,542.02/15,053.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,094.40

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