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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,049.17, 22,576.59 and 6,729.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,049.17, 22,576.59 and 6,729.54 is: 10,095.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,049.17 : 22,576.59 = 6,729.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,049.17/22,576.59 = 6,729.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,049.17x = 22,576.59 × 6,729.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,049.17x = 151,930,065.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,930,065.47/15,049.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.58

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