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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,155.20, 22,738.46 and 6,832.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,155.20, 22,738.46 and 6,832.72 is: 10,251.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,155.20 : 22,738.46 = 6,832.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,155.20/22,738.46 = 6,832.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,155.20x = 22,738.46 × 6,832.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,155.20x = 155,365,530.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,365,530.41/15,155.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,251.63

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