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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.30, 22,675.90 and 6,798.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.30, 22,675.90 and 6,798.20 is: 10,200.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.30 : 22,675.90 = 6,798.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.30/22,675.90 = 6,798.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.30x = 22,675.90 × 6,798.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.30x = 154,155,303.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,155,303.38/15,112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,200.65

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