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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.34, 22,631.04 and 6,768.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.34, 22,631.04 and 6,768.29 is: 10,155.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.34 : 22,631.04 = 6,768.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.34/22,631.04 = 6,768.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.34x = 22,631.04 × 6,768.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.34x = 153,173,498.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,173,498.30/15,082.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,155.82

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