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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,234.53, 22,844.88 and 6,914.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,234.53, 22,844.88 and 6,914.21 is: 10,368.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,234.53 : 22,844.88 = 6,914.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,234.53/22,844.88 = 6,914.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,234.53x = 22,844.88 × 6,914.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,234.53x = 157,954,183.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,954,183.52/15,234.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,368.17

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