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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,273.66, 22,897.43 and 6,950.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,273.66, 22,897.43 and 6,950.71 is: 10,420.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,273.66 : 22,897.43 = 6,950.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,273.66/22,897.43 = 6,950.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,273.66x = 22,897.43 × 6,950.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,273.66x = 159,153,246.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,153,246.43/15,273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,420.11

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