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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,234.77, 22,849.36 and 6,912.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,234.77, 22,849.36 and 6,912.79 is: 10,367.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,234.77 : 22,849.36 = 6,912.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,234.77/22,849.36 = 6,912.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,234.77x = 22,849.36 × 6,912.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,234.77x = 157,952,752.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,952,752.91/15,234.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,367.91

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