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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,199.50, 22,791.33 and 6,872.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,199.50, 22,791.33 and 6,872.34 is: 10,304.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,199.50 : 22,791.33 = 6,872.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,199.50/22,791.33 = 6,872.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,199.50x = 22,791.33 × 6,872.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,199.50x = 156,629,768.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,629,768.81/15,199.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,304.93

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