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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,073, 22,614.24 and 6,760

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,073, 22,614.24 and 6,760 is: 10,142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,073 : 22,614.24 = 6,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,073/22,614.24 = 6,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,073x = 22,614.24 × 6,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,073x = 152,872,262.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,872,262.40/15,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,142.13

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