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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,279.39, 22,922.54 and 6,957.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,279.39, 22,922.54 and 6,957.18 is: 10,437.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,279.39 : 22,922.54 = 6,957.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,279.39/22,922.54 = 6,957.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,279.39x = 22,922.54 × 6,957.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,279.39x = 159,476,202.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,476,202.05/15,279.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,437.34

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