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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,136.36, 22,705.18 and 6,814.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,136.36, 22,705.18 and 6,814.76 is: 10,222.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,136.36 : 22,705.18 = 6,814.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,136.36/22,705.18 = 6,814.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,136.36x = 22,705.18 × 6,814.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,136.36x = 154,730,352.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,730,352.46/15,136.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,222.43

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