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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,147.37, 22,703.25 and 6,817.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,147.37, 22,703.25 and 6,817.64 is: 10,218.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,147.37 : 22,703.25 = 6,817.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,147.37/22,703.25 = 6,817.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,147.37x = 22,703.25 × 6,817.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,147.37x = 154,782,497.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,782,497.38/15,147.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,218.44

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