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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.73, 22,585.74 and 6,750.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.73, 22,585.74 and 6,750.71 is: 10,122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.73 : 22,585.74 = 6,750.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.73/22,585.74 = 6,750.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.73x = 22,585.74 × 6,750.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.73x = 152,469,727.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,469,727.33/15,062.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,122.32

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