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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,077.52, 22,620.68 and 6,755.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,077.52, 22,620.68 and 6,755.68 is: 10,135.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,077.52 : 22,620.68 = 6,755.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,077.52/22,620.68 = 6,755.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,077.52x = 22,620.68 × 6,755.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,077.52x = 152,818,075.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,818,075.46/15,077.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,135.49

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