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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,241.29, 22,850.96 and 6,917.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,241.29, 22,850.96 and 6,917.13 is: 10,370.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,241.29 : 22,850.96 = 6,917.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,241.29/22,850.96 = 6,917.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,241.29x = 22,850.96 × 6,917.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,241.29x = 158,063,026.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,063,026.36/15,241.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,370.71

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