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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,161.07, 22,740.66 and 6,837.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,161.07, 22,740.66 and 6,837.69 is: 10,256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,161.07 : 22,740.66 = 6,837.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,161.07/22,740.66 = 6,837.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,161.07x = 22,740.66 × 6,837.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,161.07x = 155,493,583.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,493,583.48/15,161.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,256.11

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