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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.15, 22,628.68 and 6,777.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.15, 22,628.68 and 6,777.62 is: 10,157.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.15 : 22,628.68 = 6,777.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.15/22,628.68 = 6,777.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.15x = 22,628.68 × 6,777.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.15x = 153,368,594.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,368,594.14/15,099.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,157.43

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