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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,173.43, 22,765.59 and 6,847.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,173.43, 22,765.59 and 6,847.10 is: 10,273.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,173.43 : 22,765.59 = 6,847.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,173.43/22,765.59 = 6,847.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,173.43x = 22,765.59 × 6,847.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,173.43x = 155,878,242.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,878,242.83/15,173.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,273.11

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