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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.40, 22,889.54 and 6,950.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.40, 22,889.54 and 6,950.18 is: 10,416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.40 : 22,889.54 = 6,950.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.40/22,889.54 = 6,950.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.40x = 22,889.54 × 6,950.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.40x = 159,086,423.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,086,423.12/15,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,416.60

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