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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,144.32, 22,722.72 and 6,706.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,144.32, 22,722.72 and 6,706.40 is: 10,062.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,144.32 : 22,722.72 = 6,706.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,144.32/22,722.72 = 6,706.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,144.32x = 22,722.72 × 6,706.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,144.32x = 152,387,649.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,387,649.41/15,144.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.36

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