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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.60, 22,893.72 and 6,944.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.60, 22,893.72 and 6,944.60 is: 10,418.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.60 : 22,893.72 = 6,944.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.60/22,893.72 = 6,944.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.60x = 22,893.72 × 6,944.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.60x = 158,987,727.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,987,727.91/15,260.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,418.18

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