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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,258.97, 22,890.58 and 6,941.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,258.97, 22,890.58 and 6,941.08 is: 10,412.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,258.97 : 22,890.58 = 6,941.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,258.97/22,890.58 = 6,941.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,258.97x = 22,890.58 × 6,941.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,258.97x = 158,885,347.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,885,347.03/15,258.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,412.59

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