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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,238.73, 22,842.61 and 6,924.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,238.73, 22,842.61 and 6,924.64 is: 10,379.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,238.73 : 22,842.61 = 6,924.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,238.73/22,842.61 = 6,924.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,238.73x = 22,842.61 × 6,924.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,238.73x = 158,176,819.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,176,819.32/15,238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,379.92

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