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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,144.47, 22,715.13 and 6,822.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,144.47, 22,715.13 and 6,822.12 is: 10,232.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,144.47 : 22,715.13 = 6,822.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,144.47/22,715.13 = 6,822.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,144.47x = 22,715.13 × 6,822.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,144.47x = 154,965,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,965,453.44/15,144.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,232.48

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