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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,184.40, 22,779.34 and 6,868.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,184.40, 22,779.34 and 6,868.32 is: 10,303.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,184.40 : 22,779.34 = 6,868.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,184.40/22,779.34 = 6,868.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,184.40x = 22,779.34 × 6,868.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,184.40x = 156,455,796.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,455,796.51/15,184.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,303.72

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