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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,088.64, 22,630.10 and 6,767.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,088.64, 22,630.10 and 6,767.10 is: 10,149.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,088.64 : 22,630.10 = 6,767.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,088.64/22,630.10 = 6,767.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,088.64x = 22,630.10 × 6,767.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,088.64x = 153,140,149.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,140,149.71/15,088.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,149.37

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