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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,135.36, 22,703.68 and 6,813.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,135.36, 22,703.68 and 6,813.76 is: 10,220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,135.36 : 22,703.68 = 6,813.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,135.36/22,703.68 = 6,813.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,135.36x = 22,703.68 × 6,813.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,135.36x = 154,697,426.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,697,426.64/15,135.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,220.93

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