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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,122.40, 22,691.70 and 6,803.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,122.40, 22,691.70 and 6,803.70 is: 10,209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,122.40 : 22,691.70 = 6,803.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,122.40/22,691.70 = 6,803.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,122.40x = 22,691.70 × 6,803.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,122.40x = 154,387,519.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,387,519.29/15,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,209.19

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