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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.38, 22,653.86 and 6,782.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.38, 22,653.86 and 6,782.98 is: 10,173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.38 : 22,653.86 = 6,782.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.38/22,653.86 = 6,782.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.38x = 22,653.86 × 6,782.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.38x = 153,660,679.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,660,679.30/15,104.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,173.25

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