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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.46, 22,580.37 and 6,736.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.46, 22,580.37 and 6,736.16 is: 10,098.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.46 : 22,580.37 = 6,736.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.46/22,580.37 = 6,736.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.46x = 22,580.37 × 6,736.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.46x = 152,105,041.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,105,041.63/15,062.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,098.29

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