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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,135.96, 22,709.04 and 6,701.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,135.96, 22,709.04 and 6,701.30 is: 10,054.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,135.96 : 22,709.04 = 6,701.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,135.96/22,709.04 = 6,701.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,135.96x = 22,709.04 × 6,701.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,135.96x = 152,180,089.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,180,089.75/15,135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,054.21

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