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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,183.69, 22,768.82 and 6,863.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,183.69, 22,768.82 and 6,863.37 is: 10,292.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,183.69 : 22,768.82 = 6,863.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,183.69/22,768.82 = 6,863.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,183.69x = 22,768.82 × 6,863.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,183.69x = 156,270,836.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,270,836.12/15,183.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,292.02

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