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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.28, 22,594.29 and 6,736.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.28, 22,594.29 and 6,736.96 is: 10,109.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.28 : 22,594.29 = 6,736.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.28/22,594.29 = 6,736.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.28x = 22,594.29 × 6,736.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.28x = 152,216,827.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,216,827.96/15,057.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,109.18

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