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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,163.59, 22,729.83 and 6,849.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,163.59, 22,729.83 and 6,849.42 is: 10,267.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,163.59 : 22,729.83 = 6,849.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,163.59/22,729.83 = 6,849.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,163.59x = 22,729.83 × 6,849.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,163.59x = 155,686,152.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,686,152.20/15,163.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,267.10

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