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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,237.65, 22,853.67 and 6,915.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,237.65, 22,853.67 and 6,915.66 is: 10,372.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,237.65 : 22,853.67 = 6,915.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,237.65/22,853.67 = 6,915.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,237.65x = 22,853.67 × 6,915.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,237.65x = 158,048,211.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,048,211.47/15,237.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,372.22

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