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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.70, 22,728.71 and 6,826.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.70, 22,728.71 and 6,826.22 is: 10,241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.70 : 22,728.71 = 6,826.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.70/22,728.71 = 6,826.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.70x = 22,728.71 × 6,826.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.70x = 155,151,174.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,151,174.78/15,148.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,241.88

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