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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,054.44, 22,550.94 and 6,852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,054.44, 22,550.94 and 6,852.20 is: 10,264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.44 : 22,550.94 = 6,852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.44/22,550.94 = 6,852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.44x = 22,550.94 × 6,852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.44x = 154,523,551.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,523,551.07/15,054.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,264.32

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