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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.98, 22,586.85 and 6,742.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.98, 22,586.85 and 6,742.44 is: 10,109.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.98 : 22,586.85 = 6,742.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.98/22,586.85 = 6,742.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.98x = 22,586.85 × 6,742.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.98x = 152,290,480.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,290,480.91/15,063.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,109.58

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