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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255, 22,889.34 and 6,937.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255, 22,889.34 and 6,937.20 is: 10,408.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255 : 22,889.34 = 6,937.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255/22,889.34 = 6,937.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255x = 22,889.34 × 6,937.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255x = 158,787,929.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,787,929.45/15,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,408.91

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