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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.60, 22,842.60 and 6,919.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.60, 22,842.60 and 6,919.60 is: 10,374.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.60 : 22,842.60 = 6,919.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.60/22,842.60 = 6,919.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.60x = 22,842.60 × 6,919.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.60x = 158,061,654.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,061,654.96/15,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,374.49

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