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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,276.04, 22,908.93 and 6,837.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,276.04, 22,908.93 and 6,837.26 is: 10,253.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,276.04 : 22,908.93 = 6,837.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,276.04/22,908.93 = 6,837.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,276.04x = 22,908.93 × 6,837.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,276.04x = 156,634,310.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,634,310.73/15,276.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,253.59

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