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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,247.48, 22,857.37 and 6,923.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,247.48, 22,857.37 and 6,923.01 is: 10,378.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,247.48 : 22,857.37 = 6,923.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,247.48/22,857.37 = 6,923.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,247.48x = 22,857.37 × 6,923.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,247.48x = 158,241,801.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,241,801.08/15,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,378.23

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