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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.60, 22,515.90 and 6,818.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.60, 22,515.90 and 6,818.60 is: 10,227.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.60 : 22,515.90 = 6,818.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.60/22,515.90 = 6,818.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.60x = 22,515.90 × 6,818.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.60x = 153,526,915.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,526,915.74/15,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,227.90

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