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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,073.14, 22,599.73 and 6,741.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,073.14, 22,599.73 and 6,741.69 is: 10,108.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,073.14 : 22,599.73 = 6,741.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,073.14/22,599.73 = 6,741.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,073.14x = 22,599.73 × 6,741.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,073.14x = 152,360,373.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,360,373.74/15,073.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,108.07

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