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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,202.17, 22,803.57 and 6,880.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,202.17, 22,803.57 and 6,880.68 is: 10,321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,202.17 : 22,803.57 = 6,880.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,202.17/22,803.57 = 6,880.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,202.17x = 22,803.57 × 6,880.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,202.17x = 156,904,068.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,904,068.03/15,202.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,321.16

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