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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,217.29, 22,823.19 and 6,895.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,217.29, 22,823.19 and 6,895.75 is: 10,342.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,217.29 : 22,823.19 = 6,895.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,217.29/22,823.19 = 6,895.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,217.29x = 22,823.19 × 6,895.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,217.29x = 157,383,029.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,383,029.68/15,217.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,342.39

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