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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,143.76, 22,703.22 and 6,821.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,143.76, 22,703.22 and 6,821.28 is: 10,226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,143.76 : 22,703.22 = 6,821.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,143.76/22,703.22 = 6,821.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,143.76x = 22,703.22 × 6,821.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,143.76x = 154,864,929.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,864,929.66/15,143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,226.32

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