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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,155.53, 22,733.24 and 6,825.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,155.53, 22,733.24 and 6,825.79 is: 10,238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,155.53 : 22,733.24 = 6,825.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,155.53/22,733.24 = 6,825.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,155.53x = 22,733.24 × 6,825.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,155.53x = 155,172,322.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,172,322.26/15,155.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,238.66

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