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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060.42, 22,595.88 and 6,741.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060.42, 22,595.88 and 6,741.32 is: 10,114.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060.42 : 22,595.88 = 6,741.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060.42/22,595.88 = 6,741.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060.42x = 22,595.88 × 6,741.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060.42x = 152,325,944.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,325,944.78/15,060.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,114.32

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