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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,110.30, 22,657.67 and 6,783.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,110.30, 22,657.67 and 6,783.18 is: 10,171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,110.30 : 22,657.67 = 6,783.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,110.30/22,657.67 = 6,783.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,110.30x = 22,657.67 × 6,783.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,110.30x = 153,691,053.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,691,053.99/15,110.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,171.28

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