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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,271.05, 22,893.57 and 6,948.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,271.05, 22,893.57 and 6,948.15 is: 10,416.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,271.05 : 22,893.57 = 6,948.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,271.05/22,893.57 = 6,948.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,271.05x = 22,893.57 × 6,948.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,271.05x = 159,067,958.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,067,958.40/15,271.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,416.31

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