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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.04, 22,566.18 and 6,728.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.04, 22,566.18 and 6,728.06 is: 10,094.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.04 : 22,566.18 = 6,728.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.04/22,566.18 = 6,728.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.04x = 22,566.18 × 6,728.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.04x = 151,826,613.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,826,613.01/15,041.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,094.16

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