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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,167.81, 22,752.90 and 6,852.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,167.81, 22,752.90 and 6,852.49 is: 10,279.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,167.81 : 22,752.90 = 6,852.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,167.81/22,752.90 = 6,852.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,167.81x = 22,752.90 × 6,852.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,167.81x = 155,913,962.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,913,962.84/15,167.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,279.26

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