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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,257.10, 22,867.19 and 6,928.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,257.10, 22,867.19 and 6,928.73 is: 10,384.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,257.10 : 22,867.19 = 6,928.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,257.10/22,867.19 = 6,928.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,257.10x = 22,867.19 × 6,928.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,257.10x = 158,440,585.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,440,585.37/15,257.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,384.71

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