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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,123.68, 22,673.28 and 6,797.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,123.68, 22,673.28 and 6,797.60 is: 10,190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,123.68 : 22,673.28 = 6,797.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,123.68/22,673.28 = 6,797.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,123.68x = 22,673.28 × 6,797.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,123.68x = 154,123,888.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,123,888.13/15,123.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,190.90

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