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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,214.75, 22,825.01 and 7,006.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,214.75, 22,825.01 and 7,006.75 is: 10,511.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,214.75 : 22,825.01 = 7,006.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,214.75/22,825.01 = 7,006.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,214.75x = 22,825.01 × 7,006.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,214.75x = 159,929,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,929,103.78/15,214.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,511.45

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