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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.60, 22,575.78 and 6,735.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.60, 22,575.78 and 6,735.07 is: 10,098.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.60 : 22,575.78 = 6,735.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.60/22,575.78 = 6,735.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.60x = 22,575.78 × 6,735.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.60x = 152,049,345.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,049,345.73/15,056.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,098.52

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