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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,185.20, 22,772.40 and 6,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,185.20, 22,772.40 and 6,869.20 is: 10,301.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,185.20 : 22,772.40 = 6,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,185.20/22,772.40 = 6,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,185.20x = 22,772.40 × 6,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,185.20x = 156,428,170.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,428,170.08/15,185.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,301.36

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