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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,181.98, 22,777.83 and 6,868.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,181.98, 22,777.83 and 6,868.14 is: 10,304.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,181.98 : 22,777.83 = 6,868.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,181.98/22,777.83 = 6,868.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,181.98x = 22,777.83 × 6,868.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,181.98x = 156,441,325.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,441,325.34/15,181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,304.41

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