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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,077.73, 22,608.24 and 6,765.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,077.73, 22,608.24 and 6,765.71 is: 10,144.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,077.73 : 22,608.24 = 6,765.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,077.73/22,608.24 = 6,765.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,077.73x = 22,608.24 × 6,765.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,077.73x = 152,960,682.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,960,682.41/15,077.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,144.81

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