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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,132.32, 22,704.72 and 6,694.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,132.32, 22,704.72 and 6,694.39 is: 10,044.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,132.32 : 22,704.72 = 6,694.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,132.32/22,704.72 = 6,694.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,132.32x = 22,704.72 × 6,694.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,132.32x = 151,994,250.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,994,250.52/15,132.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,044.35

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