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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,138.06, 22,705.92 and 6,707.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,138.06, 22,705.92 and 6,707.17 is: 10,060.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,138.06 : 22,705.92 = 6,707.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,138.06/22,705.92 = 6,707.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,138.06x = 22,705.92 × 6,707.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,138.06x = 152,292,493.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,292,493.83/15,138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,060.24

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