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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.28, 22,592.79 and 6,735.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.28, 22,592.79 and 6,735.96 is: 10,107.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.28 : 22,592.79 = 6,735.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.28/22,592.79 = 6,735.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.28x = 22,592.79 × 6,735.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.28x = 152,184,129.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,184,129.73/15,056.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,107.68

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