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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,273.55, 22,911.54 and 6,953.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,273.55, 22,911.54 and 6,953.84 is: 10,431.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,273.55 : 22,911.54 = 6,953.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,273.55/22,911.54 = 6,953.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,273.55x = 22,911.54 × 6,953.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,273.55x = 159,323,183.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,323,183.31/15,273.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,431.31

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