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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,276.47, 22,896.25 and 6,945.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,276.47, 22,896.25 and 6,945.08 is: 10,409.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,276.47 : 22,896.25 = 6,945.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,276.47/22,896.25 = 6,945.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,276.47x = 22,896.25 × 6,945.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,276.47x = 159,016,156.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,016,156.11/15,276.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,409.22

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