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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.73, 22,591.98 and 6,736.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.73, 22,591.98 and 6,736.01 is: 10,107.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.73 : 22,591.98 = 6,736.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.73/22,591.98 = 6,736.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.73x = 22,591.98 × 6,736.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.73x = 152,179,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,179,690.24/15,056.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,107.09

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