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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.79, 22,555.80 and 6,715.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.79, 22,555.80 and 6,715.26 is: 10,073.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.79 : 22,555.80 = 6,715.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.79/22,555.80 = 6,715.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.79x = 22,555.80 × 6,715.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.79x = 151,468,061.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,468,061.51/15,036.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,073.16

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