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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,134.31, 22,707.72 and 6,696.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,134.31, 22,707.72 and 6,696.39 is: 10,047.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,134.31 : 22,707.72 = 6,696.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,134.31/22,707.72 = 6,696.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,134.31x = 22,707.72 × 6,696.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,134.31x = 152,059,749.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,059,749.13/15,134.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,047.35

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