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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.68, 22,581.84 and 6,733.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.68, 22,581.84 and 6,733.04 is: 10,100.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.68 : 22,581.84 = 6,733.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.68/22,581.84 = 6,733.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.68x = 22,581.84 × 6,733.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.68x = 152,044,431.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,044,431.99/15,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,100.82

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