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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,268.37, 22,914.21 and 6,837.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,268.37, 22,914.21 and 6,837.47 is: 10,261.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,268.37 : 22,914.21 = 6,837.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,268.37/22,914.21 = 6,837.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,268.37x = 22,914.21 × 6,837.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,268.37x = 156,675,223.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,675,223.45/15,268.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,261.42

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