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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.66, 22,847.66 and 6,911.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.66, 22,847.66 and 6,911.68 is: 10,366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.66 : 22,847.66 = 6,911.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.66/22,847.66 = 6,911.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.66x = 22,847.66 × 6,911.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.66x = 157,915,714.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,915,714.67/15,233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,366.24

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