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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,277.80, 22,926.20 and 6,844.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,277.80, 22,926.20 and 6,844.28 is: 10,270.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,277.80 : 22,926.20 = 6,844.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,277.80/22,926.20 = 6,844.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,277.80x = 22,926.20 × 6,844.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,277.80x = 156,913,332.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,913,332.14/15,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,270.68

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