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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,208.36, 22,814.84 and 6,888.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,208.36, 22,814.84 and 6,888.18 is: 10,333.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,208.36 : 22,814.84 = 6,888.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,208.36/22,814.84 = 6,888.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,208.36x = 22,814.84 × 6,888.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,208.36x = 157,152,724.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,152,724.59/15,208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,333.31

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