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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,050.67, 22,578.84 and 6,731.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,050.67, 22,578.84 and 6,731.04 is: 10,097.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,050.67 : 22,578.84 = 6,731.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,050.67/22,578.84 = 6,731.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,050.67x = 22,578.84 × 6,731.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,050.67x = 151,979,075.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,979,075.19/15,050.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,097.83

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