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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.25, 22,855.73 and 6,915.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.25, 22,855.73 and 6,915.85 is: 10,375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.25 : 22,855.73 = 6,915.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.25/22,855.73 = 6,915.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.25x = 22,855.73 × 6,915.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.25x = 158,066,691.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,066,691.68/15,235.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,375.07

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