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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.34, 22,920.24 and 6,841.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.34, 22,920.24 and 6,841.44 is: 10,267.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.34 : 22,920.24 = 6,841.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.34/22,920.24 = 6,841.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.34x = 22,920.24 × 6,841.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.34x = 156,807,446.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,807,446.75/15,272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,267.41

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