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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,098.66, 22,627.93 and 6,777.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,098.66, 22,627.93 and 6,777.12 is: 10,156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,098.66 : 22,627.93 = 6,777.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,098.66/22,627.93 = 6,777.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,098.66x = 22,627.93 × 6,777.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,098.66x = 153,352,196.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,352,196.96/15,098.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,156.68

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