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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.18, 22,727.94 and 6,825.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.18, 22,727.94 and 6,825.70 is: 10,241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.18 : 22,727.94 = 6,825.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.18/22,727.94 = 6,825.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.18x = 22,727.94 × 6,825.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.18x = 155,134,100.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,134,100.06/15,148.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,241.10

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