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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,224.88, 22,836.84 and 6,898.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,224.88, 22,836.84 and 6,898.80 is: 10,347.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224.88 : 22,836.84 = 6,898.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224.88/22,836.84 = 6,898.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224.88x = 22,836.84 × 6,898.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224.88x = 157,546,791.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,546,791.79/15,224.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,347.98

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