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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,225.73, 22,843.21 and 6,903.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,225.73, 22,843.21 and 6,903.51 is: 10,357.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,225.73 : 22,843.21 = 6,903.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,225.73/22,843.21 = 6,903.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,225.73x = 22,843.21 × 6,903.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,225.73x = 157,698,328.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,698,328.67/15,225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,357.36

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