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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.87, 22,913.46 and 6,836.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.87, 22,913.46 and 6,836.97 is: 10,260.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.87 : 22,913.46 = 6,836.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.87/22,913.46 = 6,836.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.87x = 22,913.46 × 6,836.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.87x = 156,658,638.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,658,638.62/15,267.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,260.67

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