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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.44, 22,547.94 and 6,850.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.44, 22,547.94 and 6,850.20 is: 10,261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.44 : 22,547.94 = 6,850.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.44/22,547.94 = 6,850.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.44x = 22,547.94 × 6,850.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.44x = 154,457,898.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,457,898.59/15,052.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,261.32

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