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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.02, 22,711.49 and 6,709.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.02, 22,711.49 and 6,709.94 is: 10,060.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.02 : 22,711.49 = 6,709.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.02/22,711.49 = 6,709.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.02x = 22,711.49 × 6,709.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.02x = 152,392,783.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,392,783.60/15,148.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,060.24

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