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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,145.20, 22,701.60 and 6,823.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,145.20, 22,701.60 and 6,823.80 is: 10,228.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,145.20 : 22,701.60 = 6,823.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,145.20/22,701.60 = 6,823.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,145.20x = 22,701.60 × 6,823.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,145.20x = 154,911,178.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,911,178.08/15,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,228.40

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