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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,210.86, 22,808.39 and 6,886.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,210.86, 22,808.39 and 6,886.89 is: 10,326.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,210.86 : 22,808.39 = 6,886.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,210.86/22,808.39 = 6,886.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,210.86x = 22,808.39 × 6,886.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,210.86x = 157,078,838.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,078,838.57/15,210.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,326.76

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