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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,049.92, 22,584.88 and 6,727.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,049.92, 22,584.88 and 6,727.12 is: 10,095.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,049.92 : 22,584.88 = 6,727.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,049.92/22,584.88 = 6,727.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,049.92x = 22,584.88 × 6,727.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,049.92x = 151,931,197.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,931,197.95/15,049.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.15

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