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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,150.60, 22,730.38 and 6,833.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,150.60, 22,730.38 and 6,833.16 is: 10,251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,150.60 : 22,730.38 = 6,833.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,150.60/22,730.38 = 6,833.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,150.60x = 22,730.38 × 6,833.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,150.60x = 155,320,323.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,320,323.40/15,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,251.76

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