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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.36, 22,579.90 and 6,737.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.36, 22,579.90 and 6,737.82 is: 10,102.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.36 : 22,579.90 = 6,737.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.36/22,579.90 = 6,737.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.36x = 22,579.90 × 6,737.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.36x = 152,139,301.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,139,301.82/15,059.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,102.64

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