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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,080.71, 22,613.87 and 6,760.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,080.71, 22,613.87 and 6,760.79 is: 10,137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,080.71 : 22,613.87 = 6,760.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,080.71/22,613.87 = 6,760.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,080.71x = 22,613.87 × 6,760.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,080.71x = 152,887,626.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,887,626.16/15,080.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,137.96

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