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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,134.18, 22,706.94 and 6,811.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,134.18, 22,706.94 and 6,811.70 is: 10,220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,134.18 : 22,706.94 = 6,811.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,134.18/22,706.94 = 6,811.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,134.18x = 22,706.94 × 6,811.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,134.18x = 154,672,863.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,672,863.20/15,134.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,220.10

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