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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.76, 22,879.20 and 6,931.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.76, 22,879.20 and 6,931.36 is: 10,395.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.76 : 22,879.20 = 6,931.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.76/22,879.20 = 6,931.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.76x = 22,879.20 × 6,931.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.76x = 158,583,971.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,583,971.71/15,255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,395.02

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