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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,274.26, 22,911.69 and 6,948.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,274.26, 22,911.69 and 6,948.47 is: 10,422.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,274.26 : 22,911.69 = 6,948.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,274.26/22,911.69 = 6,948.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,274.26x = 22,911.69 × 6,948.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,274.26x = 159,201,076.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,201,076.06/15,274.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,422.83

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