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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.33, 22,759.73 and 6,850.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.33, 22,759.73 and 6,850.89 is: 10,279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.33 : 22,759.73 = 6,850.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.33/22,759.73 = 6,850.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.33x = 22,759.73 × 6,850.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.33x = 155,924,406.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,924,406.66/15,168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,279.60

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