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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.98, 22,575.61 and 6,743.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.98, 22,575.61 and 6,743.96 is: 10,112.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.98 : 22,575.61 = 6,743.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.98/22,575.61 = 6,743.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.98x = 22,575.61 × 6,743.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.98x = 152,248,991.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,248,991.03/15,055.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,112.20

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