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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.09, 22,931.87 and 6,849.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.09, 22,931.87 and 6,849.19 is: 10,279.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.09 : 22,931.87 = 6,849.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.09/22,931.87 = 6,849.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.09x = 22,931.87 × 6,849.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.09x = 157,064,734.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,064,734.69/15,280.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,279.05

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