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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,072.14, 22,598.24 and 6,740.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,072.14, 22,598.24 and 6,740.69 is: 10,106.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,072.14 : 22,598.24 = 6,740.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,072.14/22,598.24 = 6,740.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,072.14x = 22,598.24 × 6,740.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,072.14x = 152,327,583.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,327,583.69/15,072.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,106.57

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