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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.20, 22,729.46 and 6,826.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.20, 22,729.46 and 6,826.72 is: 10,242.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.20 : 22,729.46 = 6,826.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.20/22,729.46 = 6,826.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.20x = 22,729.46 × 6,826.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.20x = 155,167,659.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,167,659.17/15,149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,242.63

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