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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.27, 22,911.73 and 6,948.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.27, 22,911.73 and 6,948.36 is: 10,427.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.27 : 22,911.73 = 6,948.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.27/22,911.73 = 6,948.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.27x = 22,911.73 × 6,948.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.27x = 159,198,930.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,198,930.89/15,267.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,427.46

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