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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,241.82, 22,865.57 and 6,922.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,241.82, 22,865.57 and 6,922.41 is: 10,384.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,241.82 : 22,865.57 = 6,922.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,241.82/22,865.57 = 6,922.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,241.82x = 22,865.57 × 6,922.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,241.82x = 158,284,815.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,284,815.81/15,241.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,384.91

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