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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,306.05, 22,956.68 and 6,870.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,306.05, 22,956.68 and 6,870.83 is: 10,305.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,306.05 : 22,956.68 = 6,870.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,306.05/22,956.68 = 6,870.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,306.05x = 22,956.68 × 6,870.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,306.05x = 157,731,319.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,731,319.05/15,306.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,305.16

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