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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,201.08, 22,801.70 and 6,871.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,201.08, 22,801.70 and 6,871.35 is: 10,307.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,201.08 : 22,801.70 = 6,871.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,201.08/22,801.70 = 6,871.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,201.08x = 22,801.70 × 6,871.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,201.08x = 156,678,334.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,678,334.40/15,201.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,307.05

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