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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,230.66, 22,843.17 and 6,908.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,230.66, 22,843.17 and 6,908.67 is: 10,361.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,230.66 : 22,843.17 = 6,908.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,230.66/22,843.17 = 6,908.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,230.66x = 22,843.17 × 6,908.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,230.66x = 157,815,923.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,815,923.28/15,230.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,361.73

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