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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,074.16, 22,597.68 and 6,747.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,074.16, 22,597.68 and 6,747.36 is: 10,114.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,074.16 : 22,597.68 = 6,747.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,074.16/22,597.68 = 6,747.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,074.16x = 22,597.68 × 6,747.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,074.16x = 152,474,682.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,474,682.12/15,074.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,114.97

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