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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,106.08, 22,666.79 and 6,784.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,106.08, 22,666.79 and 6,784.40 is: 10,180.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,106.08 : 22,666.79 = 6,784.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,106.08/22,666.79 = 6,784.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,106.08x = 22,666.79 × 6,784.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,106.08x = 153,780,422.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,780,422.82/15,106.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,180.03

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