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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,202.86, 22,793.96 and 6,765.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,202.86, 22,793.96 and 6,765.70 is: 10,143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,202.86 : 22,793.96 = 6,765.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,202.86/22,793.96 = 6,765.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,202.86x = 22,793.96 × 6,765.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,202.86x = 154,217,095.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,217,095.17/15,202.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,143.95

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