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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.93, 22,896.38 and 6,950.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.93, 22,896.38 and 6,950.02 is: 10,419.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.93 : 22,896.38 = 6,950.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.93/22,896.38 = 6,950.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.93x = 22,896.38 × 6,950.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.93x = 159,130,298.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,130,298.93/15,272.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,419.11

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