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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,075.96, 22,612.62 and 6,756.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,075.96, 22,612.62 and 6,756.48 is: 10,134.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,075.96 : 22,612.62 = 6,756.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,075.96/22,612.62 = 6,756.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,075.96x = 22,612.62 × 6,756.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,075.96x = 152,781,714.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,781,714.78/15,075.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,134.13

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