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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,110.81, 22,673.64 and 6,796.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,110.81, 22,673.64 and 6,796.70 is: 10,198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,110.81 : 22,673.64 = 6,796.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,110.81/22,673.64 = 6,796.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,110.81x = 22,673.64 × 6,796.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,110.81x = 154,105,815.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,105,815.62/15,110.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,198.39

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