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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,037.16, 22,554.66 and 6,717.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,037.16, 22,554.66 and 6,717.92 is: 10,076.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,037.16 : 22,554.66 = 6,717.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,037.16/22,554.66 = 6,717.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,037.16x = 22,554.66 × 6,717.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,037.16x = 151,520,401.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,520,401.51/15,037.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,076.40

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