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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,085.98, 22,636.51 and 6,771.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,085.98, 22,636.51 and 6,771.94 is: 10,161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,085.98 : 22,636.51 = 6,771.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,085.98/22,636.51 = 6,771.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,085.98x = 22,636.51 × 6,771.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,085.98x = 153,293,014.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,293,014.01/15,085.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,161.29

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