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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,200.10, 22,789.35 and 6,884.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,200.10, 22,789.35 and 6,884.10 is: 10,321.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,200.10 : 22,789.35 = 6,884.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,200.10/22,789.35 = 6,884.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,200.10x = 22,789.35 × 6,884.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,200.10x = 156,884,164.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,884,164.34/15,200.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,321.26

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