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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.14, 22,771.46 and 6,863.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.14, 22,771.46 and 6,863.08 is: 10,295.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.14 : 22,771.46 = 6,863.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.14/22,771.46 = 6,863.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.14x = 22,771.46 × 6,863.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.14x = 156,282,203.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,282,203.52/15,179.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,295.85

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