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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,074.52, 22,604.59 and 6,754.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,074.52, 22,604.59 and 6,754.61 is: 10,128.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,074.52 : 22,604.59 = 6,754.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,074.52/22,604.59 = 6,754.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,074.52x = 22,604.59 × 6,754.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,074.52x = 152,685,042.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,685,042.86/15,074.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,128.68

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