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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,077.96, 22,609.74 and 6,758.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,077.96, 22,609.74 and 6,758.04 is: 10,133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,077.96 : 22,609.74 = 6,758.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,077.96/22,609.74 = 6,758.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,077.96x = 22,609.74 × 6,758.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,077.96x = 152,797,527.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,797,527.31/15,077.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,133.84

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