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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,176.02, 22,755.78 and 6,846.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,176.02, 22,755.78 and 6,846.28 is: 10,265.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,176.02 : 22,755.78 = 6,846.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,176.02/22,755.78 = 6,846.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,176.02x = 22,755.78 × 6,846.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,176.02x = 155,792,441.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,792,441.50/15,176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,265.70

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