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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,275.79, 22,923.20 and 6,842.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,275.79, 22,923.20 and 6,842.27 is: 10,267.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,275.79 : 22,923.20 = 6,842.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,275.79/22,923.20 = 6,842.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,275.79x = 22,923.20 × 6,842.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,275.79x = 156,846,798.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,846,798.08/15,275.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,267.67

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