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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,081.80, 22,628.76 and 6,756.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,081.80, 22,628.76 and 6,756.08 is: 10,136.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,081.80 : 22,628.76 = 6,756.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,081.80/22,628.76 = 6,756.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,081.80x = 22,628.76 × 6,756.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,081.80x = 152,881,712.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,881,712.86/15,081.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,136.83

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