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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.10, 22,865.69 and 6,927.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.10, 22,865.69 and 6,927.73 is: 10,383.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.10 : 22,865.69 = 6,927.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.10/22,865.69 = 6,927.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.10x = 22,865.69 × 6,927.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.10x = 158,407,286.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,407,286.74/15,256.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,383.21

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