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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,205.86, 22,811.09 and 6,885.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,205.86, 22,811.09 and 6,885.68 is: 10,329.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,205.86 : 22,811.09 = 6,885.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,205.86/22,811.09 = 6,885.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,205.86x = 22,811.09 × 6,885.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,205.86x = 157,069,717.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,069,717.71/15,205.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,329.55

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