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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.54, 22,903.69 and 6,833.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.54, 22,903.69 and 6,833.76 is: 10,248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.54 : 22,903.69 = 6,833.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.54/22,903.69 = 6,833.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.54x = 22,903.69 × 6,833.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.54x = 156,518,275.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,518,275.61/15,272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,248.35

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