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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,199.55, 22,792.59 and 6,879.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,199.55, 22,792.59 and 6,879.23 is: 10,315.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,199.55 : 22,792.59 = 6,879.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,199.55/22,792.59 = 6,879.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,199.55x = 22,792.59 × 6,879.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,199.55x = 156,795,440.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,795,440.41/15,199.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,315.80

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