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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.55, 22,895.82 and 6,949.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.55, 22,895.82 and 6,949.64 is: 10,418.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.55 : 22,895.82 = 6,949.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.55/22,895.82 = 6,949.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.55x = 22,895.82 × 6,949.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.55x = 159,117,763.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,117,763.74/15,272.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,418.55

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