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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,173.33, 22,767.22 and 6,855.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,173.33, 22,767.22 and 6,855.89 is: 10,287.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,173.33 : 22,767.22 = 6,855.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,173.33/22,767.22 = 6,855.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,173.33x = 22,767.22 × 6,855.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,173.33x = 156,089,621.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,089,621.41/15,173.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,287.10

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