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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,234.59, 22,849.08 and 6,912.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,234.59, 22,849.08 and 6,912.60 is: 10,367.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,234.59 : 22,849.08 = 6,912.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,234.59/22,849.08 = 6,912.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,234.59x = 22,849.08 × 6,912.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,234.59x = 157,946,524.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,946,524.49/15,234.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,367.63

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