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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,040.14, 22,567.23 and 6,719.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,040.14, 22,567.23 and 6,719.33 is: 10,082.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,040.14 : 22,567.23 = 6,719.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,040.14/22,567.23 = 6,719.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,040.14x = 22,567.23 × 6,719.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,040.14x = 151,636,552.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,636,552.72/15,040.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,082.12

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