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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.73, 22,593.48 and 6,737.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.73, 22,593.48 and 6,737.01 is: 10,108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.73 : 22,593.48 = 6,737.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.73/22,593.48 = 6,737.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.73x = 22,593.48 × 6,737.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.73x = 152,212,500.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,212,500.69/15,057.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,108.60

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