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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.32, 22,867.82 and 6,923.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.32, 22,867.82 and 6,923.91 is: 10,387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.32 : 22,867.82 = 6,923.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.32/22,867.82 = 6,923.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.32x = 22,867.82 × 6,923.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.32x = 158,334,692.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,334,692.96/15,243.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,387.16

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