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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,136.40, 22,712.70 and 6,817.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,136.40, 22,712.70 and 6,817.70 is: 10,230.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,136.40 : 22,712.70 = 6,817.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,136.40/22,712.70 = 6,817.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,136.40x = 22,712.70 × 6,817.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,136.40x = 154,848,374.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,848,374.79/15,136.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,230.20

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