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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.96, 22,856.50 and 6,920.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.96, 22,856.50 and 6,920.80 is: 10,376.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.96 : 22,856.50 = 6,920.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.96/22,856.50 = 6,920.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.96x = 22,856.50 × 6,920.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.96x = 158,185,265.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,185,265.20/15,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,376.23

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