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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.17, 22,656.28 and 6,785.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.17, 22,656.28 and 6,785.13 is: 10,181.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.17 : 22,656.28 = 6,785.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.17/22,656.28 = 6,785.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.17x = 22,656.28 × 6,785.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.17x = 153,725,805.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,725,805.12/15,099.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,181.08

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