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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.39, 22,771.83 and 6,863.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.39, 22,771.83 and 6,863.33 is: 10,296.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.39 : 22,771.83 = 6,863.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.39/22,771.83 = 6,863.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.39x = 22,771.83 × 6,863.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.39x = 156,290,470.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,290,470.13/15,179.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,296.23

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