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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,072.51, 22,600.31 and 6,760.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,072.51, 22,600.31 and 6,760.52 is: 10,136.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,072.51 : 22,600.31 = 6,760.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,072.51/22,600.31 = 6,760.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,072.51x = 22,600.31 × 6,760.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,072.51x = 152,789,700.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,789,700.96/15,072.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,136.98

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