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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.16, 22,852.35 and 6,909.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.16, 22,852.35 and 6,909.12 is: 10,363.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.16 : 22,852.35 = 6,909.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.16/22,852.35 = 6,909.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.16x = 22,852.35 × 6,909.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.16x = 157,889,628.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,889,628.43/15,235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,363.51

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