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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.07, 22,883.63 and 6,937.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.07, 22,883.63 and 6,937.59 is: 10,403.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.07 : 22,883.63 = 6,937.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.07/22,883.63 = 6,937.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.07x = 22,883.63 × 6,937.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.07x = 158,757,207.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,757,207.96/15,260.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,403.44

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