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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,279.67, 22,917.48 and 6,950.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,279.67, 22,917.48 and 6,950.71 is: 10,425.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,279.67 : 22,917.48 = 6,950.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,279.67/22,917.48 = 6,950.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,279.67x = 22,917.48 × 6,950.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,279.67x = 159,292,757.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,292,757.41/15,279.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,425.14

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