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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,116.06, 22,681.77 and 6,794.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,116.06, 22,681.77 and 6,794.40 is: 10,195.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,116.06 : 22,681.77 = 6,794.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,116.06/22,681.77 = 6,794.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,116.06x = 22,681.77 × 6,794.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,116.06x = 154,109,018.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,109,018.09/15,116.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,195.05

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