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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.02, 22,903.32 and 6,957.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.02, 22,903.32 and 6,957.88 is: 10,429.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.02 : 22,903.32 = 6,957.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.02/22,903.32 = 6,957.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.02x = 22,903.32 × 6,957.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.02x = 159,358,552.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,358,552.16/15,280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,429.21

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