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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,209.68, 22,826.60 and 6,890.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,209.68, 22,826.60 and 6,890.30 is: 10,340.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,209.68 : 22,826.60 = 6,890.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,209.68/22,826.60 = 6,890.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,209.68x = 22,826.60 × 6,890.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,209.68x = 157,282,121.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,282,121.98/15,209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,340.92

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