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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,237.90, 22,849.98 and 6,917.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,237.90, 22,849.98 and 6,917.58 is: 10,373.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,237.90 : 22,849.98 = 6,917.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,237.90/22,849.98 = 6,917.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,237.90x = 22,849.98 × 6,917.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,237.90x = 158,066,564.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,066,564.65/15,237.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,373.25

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