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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,072.75, 22,606.70 and 10,676.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,072.75, 22,606.70 and 10,676.88 is: 16,013.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,072.75 : 22,606.70 = 10,676.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,072.75/22,606.70 = 10,676.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,072.75x = 22,606.70 × 10,676.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,072.75x = 241,368,969.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,368,969.71/15,072.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,013.60

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