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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,136.44, 22,696.84 and 6,809.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,136.44, 22,696.84 and 6,809.37 is: 10,210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,136.44 : 22,696.84 = 6,809.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,136.44/22,696.84 = 6,809.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,136.44x = 22,696.84 × 6,809.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,136.44x = 154,551,181.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,551,181.39/15,136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,210.54

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