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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,273.16, 22,896.68 and 6,950.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,273.16, 22,896.68 and 6,950.21 is: 10,419.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,273.16 : 22,896.68 = 6,950.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,273.16/22,896.68 = 6,950.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,273.16x = 22,896.68 × 6,950.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,273.16x = 159,136,585.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,136,585.07/15,273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,419.36

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