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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,046.54, 22,575.21 and 6,725.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,046.54, 22,575.21 and 6,725.86 is: 10,091.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,046.54 : 22,575.21 = 6,725.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,046.54/22,575.21 = 6,725.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,046.54x = 22,575.21 × 6,725.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,046.54x = 151,837,701.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,837,701.93/15,046.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,091.20

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