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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,202.08, 22,803.20 and 6,872.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,202.08, 22,803.20 and 6,872.35 is: 10,308.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,202.08 : 22,803.20 = 6,872.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,202.08/22,803.20 = 6,872.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,202.08x = 22,803.20 × 6,872.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,202.08x = 156,711,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,711,571.52/15,202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,308.56

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