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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,072.88, 22,610.04 and 6,743.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,072.88, 22,610.04 and 6,743.92 is: 10,116.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,072.88 : 22,610.04 = 6,743.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,072.88/22,610.04 = 6,743.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,072.88x = 22,610.04 × 6,743.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,072.88x = 152,480,300.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,480,300.96/15,072.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,116.20

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