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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,162.60, 22,726.08 and 6,832.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,162.60, 22,726.08 and 6,832.92 is: 10,241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,162.60 : 22,726.08 = 6,832.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,162.60/22,726.08 = 6,832.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,162.60x = 22,726.08 × 6,832.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,162.60x = 155,285,486.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,285,486.55/15,162.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,241.35

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