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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,241.64, 22,859.68 and 6,919.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,241.64, 22,859.68 and 6,919.68 is: 10,378.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,241.64 : 22,859.68 = 6,919.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,241.64/22,859.68 = 6,919.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,241.64x = 22,859.68 × 6,919.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,241.64x = 158,181,670.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,181,670.50/15,241.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,378.26

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