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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,158.04, 22,736.16 and 6,834.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,158.04, 22,736.16 and 6,834.69 is: 10,251.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158.04 : 22,736.16 = 6,834.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158.04/22,736.16 = 6,834.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158.04x = 22,736.16 × 6,834.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158.04x = 155,394,605.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,394,605.39/15,158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,251.63

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