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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.15, 22,839.43 and 6,906.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.15, 22,839.43 and 6,906.16 is: 10,357.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.15 : 22,839.43 = 6,906.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.15/22,839.43 = 6,906.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.15x = 22,839.43 × 6,906.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.15x = 157,732,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,732,757.89/15,228.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,357.97

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