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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.57, 22,739.91 and 6,837.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.57, 22,739.91 and 6,837.19 is: 10,255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.57 : 22,739.91 = 6,837.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.57/22,739.91 = 6,837.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.57x = 22,739.91 × 6,837.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.57x = 155,477,085.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,477,085.25/15,160.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,255.36

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