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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.52, 22,676.46 and 6,809.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.52, 22,676.46 and 6,809.63 is: 10,207.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.52 : 22,676.46 = 6,809.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.52/22,676.46 = 6,809.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.52x = 22,676.46 × 6,809.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.52x = 154,418,302.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,418,302.31/15,127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,207.77

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