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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,273.50, 22,910.56 and 6,947.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,273.50, 22,910.56 and 6,947.72 is: 10,421.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,273.50 : 22,910.56 = 6,947.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,273.50/22,910.56 = 6,947.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,273.50x = 22,910.56 × 6,947.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,273.50x = 159,176,024.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,176,024.00/15,273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,421.71

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