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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.33, 22,579.88 and 6,737.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.33, 22,579.88 and 6,737.80 is: 10,102.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.33 : 22,579.88 = 6,737.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.33/22,579.88 = 6,737.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.33x = 22,579.88 × 6,737.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.33x = 152,138,705.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,138,705.56/15,059.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,102.62

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