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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.24, 22,656.38 and 6,785.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.24, 22,656.38 and 6,785.19 is: 10,181.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.24 : 22,656.38 = 6,785.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.24/22,656.38 = 6,785.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.24x = 22,656.38 × 6,785.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.24x = 153,727,809.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,727,809.09/15,099.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,181.16

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