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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232.66, 22,846.16 and 6,910.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232.66, 22,846.16 and 6,910.68 is: 10,364.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232.66 : 22,846.16 = 6,910.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232.66/22,846.16 = 6,910.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232.66x = 22,846.16 × 6,910.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232.66x = 157,882,500.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,882,500.99/15,232.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,364.74

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