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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.93, 22,676.82 and 6,798.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.93, 22,676.82 and 6,798.82 is: 10,201.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.93 : 22,676.82 = 6,798.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.93/22,676.82 = 6,798.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.93x = 22,676.82 × 6,798.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.93x = 154,175,617.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,175,617.35/15,112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,201.57

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