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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,120.34, 22,672.70 and 6,793.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,120.34, 22,672.70 and 6,793.24 is: 10,186.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,120.34 : 22,672.70 = 6,793.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,120.34/22,672.70 = 6,793.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,120.34x = 22,672.70 × 6,793.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,120.34x = 154,021,092.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,021,092.55/15,120.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,186.35

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