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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.08, 22,889.76 and 6,932.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.08, 22,889.76 and 6,932.24 is: 10,397.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.08 : 22,889.76 = 6,932.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.08/22,889.76 = 6,932.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.08x = 22,889.76 × 6,932.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.08x = 158,677,309.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,677,309.86/15,261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,397.52

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