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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.27, 22,929.34 and 6,394.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.27, 22,929.34 and 6,394.86 is: 9,596.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.27 : 22,929.34 = 6,394.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.27/22,929.34 = 6,394.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.27x = 22,929.34 × 6,394.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.27x = 146,629,801.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,629,801.72/15,280.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,596.02

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