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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.55, 22,910.04 and 6,952.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.55, 22,910.04 and 6,952.84 is: 10,429.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.55 : 22,910.04 = 6,952.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.55/22,910.04 = 6,952.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.55x = 22,910.04 × 6,952.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.55x = 159,289,785.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,289,785.24/15,272.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,429.81

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