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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,111.51, 22,654.23 and 6,671.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,111.51, 22,654.23 and 6,671.58 is: 10,001.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,111.51 : 22,654.23 = 6,671.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,111.51/22,654.23 = 6,671.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,111.51x = 22,654.23 × 6,671.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,111.51x = 151,139,562.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,139,562.77/15,111.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,001.62

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