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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.52, 22,891.84 and 6,830.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.52, 22,891.84 and 6,830.88 is: 10,244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.52 : 22,891.84 = 6,830.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.52/22,891.84 = 6,830.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.52x = 22,891.84 × 6,830.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.52x = 156,371,412.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,371,412.02/15,263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,244.78

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