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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,182.69, 22,767.32 and 6,862.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,182.69, 22,767.32 and 6,862.37 is: 10,290.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,182.69 : 22,767.32 = 6,862.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,182.69/22,767.32 = 6,862.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,182.69x = 22,767.32 × 6,862.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,182.69x = 156,237,677.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,237,677.07/15,182.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,290.52

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