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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,047.69, 22,574.34 and 6,728.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,047.69, 22,574.34 and 6,728.03 is: 10,093.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,047.69 : 22,574.34 = 6,728.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,047.69/22,574.34 = 6,728.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,047.69x = 22,574.34 × 6,728.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,047.69x = 151,880,723.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,880,723.88/15,047.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,093.30

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