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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.51, 22,655.73 and 6,672.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.51, 22,655.73 and 6,672.58 is: 10,003.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.51 : 22,655.73 = 6,672.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.51/22,655.73 = 6,672.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.51x = 22,655.73 × 6,672.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.51x = 151,172,170.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,172,170.88/15,112.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,003.11

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