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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,167.02, 22,731.88 and 6,844.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,167.02, 22,731.88 and 6,844.66 is: 10,258.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,167.02 : 22,731.88 = 6,844.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,167.02/22,731.88 = 6,844.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,167.02x = 22,731.88 × 6,844.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,167.02x = 155,591,989.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,591,989.76/15,167.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,258.57

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