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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,140.20, 22,694.10 and 6,818.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,140.20, 22,694.10 and 6,818.80 is: 10,220.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,140.20 : 22,694.10 = 6,818.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,140.20/22,694.10 = 6,818.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,140.20x = 22,694.10 × 6,818.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,140.20x = 154,746,529.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,746,529.08/15,140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,220.90

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