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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,072.64, 22,598.98 and 6,741.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,072.64, 22,598.98 and 6,741.18 is: 10,107.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,072.64 : 22,598.98 = 6,741.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,072.64/22,598.98 = 6,741.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,072.64x = 22,598.98 × 6,741.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,072.64x = 152,343,792.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,343,792.00/15,072.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,107.31

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