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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,051.29, 22,569.89 and 6,731.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,051.29, 22,569.89 and 6,731.33 is: 10,093.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,051.29 : 22,569.89 = 6,731.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,051.29/22,569.89 = 6,731.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,051.29x = 22,569.89 × 6,731.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,051.29x = 151,925,231.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,925,231.15/15,051.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,093.84

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