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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,162.59, 22,728.33 and 6,848.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,162.59, 22,728.33 and 6,848.42 is: 10,265.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,162.59 : 22,728.33 = 6,848.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,162.59/22,728.33 = 6,848.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,162.59x = 22,728.33 × 6,848.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,162.59x = 155,653,036.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,653,036.10/15,162.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,265.60

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