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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.35, 22,575.40 and 6,734.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.35, 22,575.40 and 6,734.82 is: 10,098.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.35 : 22,575.40 = 6,734.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.35/22,575.40 = 6,734.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.35x = 22,575.40 × 6,734.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.35x = 152,041,255.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,041,255.43/15,056.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,098.15

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