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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,131.16, 22,677.57 and 6,802.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,131.16, 22,677.57 and 6,802.29 is: 10,194.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,131.16 : 22,677.57 = 6,802.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,131.16/22,677.57 = 6,802.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,131.16x = 22,677.57 × 6,802.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,131.16x = 154,259,407.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,259,407.64/15,131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,194.82

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