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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,126.84, 22,682.46 and 6,799.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,126.84, 22,682.46 and 6,799.74 is: 10,196.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.84 : 22,682.46 = 6,799.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.84/22,682.46 = 6,799.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.84x = 22,682.46 × 6,799.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.84x = 154,234,830.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,234,830.56/15,126.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,196.10

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