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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,072.06, 22,612.48 and 6,750.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,072.06, 22,612.48 and 6,750.22 is: 10,127.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,072.06 : 22,612.48 = 6,750.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,072.06/22,612.48 = 6,750.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,072.06x = 22,612.48 × 6,750.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,072.06x = 152,639,214.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,639,214.75/15,072.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,127.30

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