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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.20, 22,722.30 and 6,832.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.20, 22,722.30 and 6,832.14 is: 10,248.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.20 : 22,722.30 = 6,832.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.20/22,722.30 = 6,832.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.20x = 22,722.30 × 6,832.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.20x = 155,241,934.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,241,934.72/15,148.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,248.21

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