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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,078.33, 22,610.31 and 6,758.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,078.33, 22,610.31 and 6,758.42 is: 10,134.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,078.33 : 22,610.31 = 6,758.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,078.33/22,610.31 = 6,758.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,078.33x = 22,610.31 × 6,758.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,078.33x = 152,809,832.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,809,832.91/15,078.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,134.40

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