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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,275.04, 22,907.43 and 6,836.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,275.04, 22,907.43 and 6,836.26 is: 10,252.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,275.04 : 22,907.43 = 6,836.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,275.04/22,907.43 = 6,836.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,275.04x = 22,907.43 × 6,836.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,275.04x = 156,601,147.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,601,147.41/15,275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,252.09

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