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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,155.03, 22,732.49 and 6,825.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,155.03, 22,732.49 and 6,825.29 is: 10,237.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,155.03 : 22,732.49 = 6,825.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,155.03/22,732.49 = 6,825.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,155.03x = 22,732.49 × 6,825.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,155.03x = 155,155,836.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,155,836.67/15,155.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,237.91

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