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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.76, 22,484.67 and 6,107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.76, 22,484.67 and 6,107.74 is: 9,153.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.76 : 22,484.67 = 6,107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.76/22,484.67 = 6,107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.76x = 22,484.67 × 6,107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.76x = 137,330,518.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,330,518.35/15,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,153.68

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