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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,198.37, 22,776.96 and 6,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,198.37, 22,776.96 and 6,868 is: 10,292.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,198.37 : 22,776.96 = 6,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,198.37/22,776.96 = 6,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,198.37x = 22,776.96 × 6,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,198.37x = 156,432,161.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,432,161.28/15,198.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,292.69

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