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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.35, 22,573.91 and 6,733.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.35, 22,573.91 and 6,733.82 is: 10,096.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.35 : 22,573.91 = 6,733.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.35/22,573.91 = 6,733.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.35x = 22,573.91 × 6,733.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.35x = 152,008,500.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,008,500.10/15,055.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,096.64

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