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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,279.02, 22,901.82 and 6,956.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,279.02, 22,901.82 and 6,956.88 is: 10,427.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,279.02 : 22,901.82 = 6,956.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,279.02/22,901.82 = 6,956.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,279.02x = 22,901.82 × 6,956.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,279.02x = 159,325,213.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,325,213.52/15,279.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,427.71

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