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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,276.41, 22,901.55 and 6,953.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,276.41, 22,901.55 and 6,953.46 is: 10,424.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,276.41 : 22,901.55 = 6,953.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,276.41/22,901.55 = 6,953.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,276.41x = 22,901.55 × 6,953.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,276.41x = 159,244,897.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,244,897.36/15,276.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,424.24

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