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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,166.02, 22,730.38 and 6,843.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,166.02, 22,730.38 and 6,843.66 is: 10,257.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,166.02 : 22,730.38 = 6,843.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,166.02/22,730.38 = 6,843.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,166.02x = 22,730.38 × 6,843.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,166.02x = 155,558,992.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,558,992.39/15,166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,257.07

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