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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,161.72, 22,731.98 and 6,723.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,161.72, 22,731.98 and 6,723.62 is: 10,080.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,161.72 : 22,731.98 = 6,723.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,161.72/22,731.98 = 6,723.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,161.72x = 22,731.98 × 6,723.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,161.72x = 152,841,195.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,841,195.37/15,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,080.73

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