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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,227.48, 22,825.73 and 6,913.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,227.48, 22,825.73 and 6,913.42 is: 10,363.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,227.48 : 22,825.73 = 6,913.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,227.48/22,825.73 = 6,913.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,227.48x = 22,825.73 × 6,913.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,227.48x = 157,803,818.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,803,818.52/15,227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,363.09

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