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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,172.02, 22,765.25 and 6,854.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,172.02, 22,765.25 and 6,854.58 is: 10,285.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,172.02 : 22,765.25 = 6,854.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,172.02/22,765.25 = 6,854.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,172.02x = 22,765.25 × 6,854.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,172.02x = 156,046,244.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,046,244.48/15,172.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,285.13

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