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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,167.33, 22,758.23 and 6,849.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,167.33, 22,758.23 and 6,849.89 is: 10,278.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,167.33 : 22,758.23 = 6,849.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,167.33/22,758.23 = 6,849.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,167.33x = 22,758.23 × 6,849.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,167.33x = 155,891,394.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,891,394.74/15,167.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,278.10

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