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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,268.08, 22,899.39 and 6,948.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,268.08, 22,899.39 and 6,948.37 is: 10,421.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,268.08 : 22,899.39 = 6,948.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,268.08/22,899.39 = 6,948.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,268.08x = 22,899.39 × 6,948.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,268.08x = 159,113,434.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,113,434.49/15,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,421.31

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