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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,143.73, 22,703.17 and 6,821.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,143.73, 22,703.17 and 6,821.25 is: 10,226.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,143.73 : 22,703.17 = 6,821.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,143.73/22,703.17 = 6,821.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,143.73x = 22,703.17 × 6,821.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,143.73x = 154,863,998.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,863,998.36/15,143.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,226.28

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