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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.52, 22,640.18 and 6,775.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.52, 22,640.18 and 6,775.85 is: 10,168.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.52 : 22,640.18 = 6,775.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.52/22,640.18 = 6,775.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.52x = 22,640.18 × 6,775.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.52x = 153,406,486.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,406,486.37/15,086.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,168.45

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