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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,125.80, 22,673.10 and 6,809.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,125.80, 22,673.10 and 6,809.80 is: 10,207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,125.80 : 22,673.10 = 6,809.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,125.80/22,673.10 = 6,809.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,125.80x = 22,673.10 × 6,809.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,125.80x = 154,399,276.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,399,276.38/15,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,207.68

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