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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,171.04, 22,737.90 and 6,848.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,171.04, 22,737.90 and 6,848.68 is: 10,264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171.04 : 22,737.90 = 6,848.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171.04/22,737.90 = 6,848.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171.04x = 22,737.90 × 6,848.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171.04x = 155,724,600.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,724,600.97/15,171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,264.60

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