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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,180.39, 22,773.33 and 6,864.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,180.39, 22,773.33 and 6,864.32 is: 10,297.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,180.39 : 22,773.33 = 6,864.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,180.39/22,773.33 = 6,864.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,180.39x = 22,773.33 × 6,864.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,180.39x = 156,323,481.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,323,481.52/15,180.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,297.72

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