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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,078.16, 22,603.68 and 6,751.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,078.16, 22,603.68 and 6,751.36 is: 10,120.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,078.16 : 22,603.68 = 6,751.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,078.16/22,603.68 = 6,751.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,078.16x = 22,603.68 × 6,751.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,078.16x = 152,605,581.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,605,581.00/15,078.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,120.97

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