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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,201, 22,793.58 and 6,873.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,201, 22,793.58 and 6,873.84 is: 10,307.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,201 : 22,793.58 = 6,873.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,201/22,793.58 = 6,873.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,201x = 22,793.58 × 6,873.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,201x = 156,679,421.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,679,421.95/15,201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,307.18

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