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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.81, 22,633.14 and 6,768.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.81, 22,633.14 and 6,768.35 is: 10,145.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.81 : 22,633.14 = 6,768.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.81/22,633.14 = 6,768.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.81x = 22,633.14 × 6,768.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.81x = 153,189,013.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,189,013.12/15,099.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,145.10

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