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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.66, 22,610.84 and 6,766.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.66, 22,610.84 and 6,766.34 is: 10,140.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.66 : 22,610.84 = 6,766.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.66/22,610.84 = 6,766.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.66x = 22,610.84 × 6,766.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.66x = 152,992,484.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,992,484.24/15,086.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,140.91

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