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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.40, 22,909.82 and 6,834.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.40, 22,909.82 and 6,834.51 is: 10,257.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.40 : 22,909.82 = 6,834.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.40/22,909.82 = 6,834.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.40x = 22,909.82 × 6,834.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.40x = 156,577,359.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,577,359.72/15,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,257.01

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