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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,049.98, 22,586.49 and 6,726.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,049.98, 22,586.49 and 6,726.78 is: 10,095.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,049.98 : 22,586.49 = 6,726.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,049.98/22,586.49 = 6,726.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,049.98x = 22,586.49 × 6,726.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,049.98x = 151,934,349.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,934,349.20/15,049.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.32

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