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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,277.29, 22,925.46 and 6,843.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,277.29, 22,925.46 and 6,843.78 is: 10,269.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,277.29 : 22,925.46 = 6,843.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,277.29/22,925.46 = 6,843.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,277.29x = 22,925.46 × 6,843.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,277.29x = 156,896,804.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,896,804.64/15,277.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,269.94

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