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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,281.60, 22,924.52 and 6,963.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,281.60, 22,924.52 and 6,963.71 is: 10,446.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,281.60 : 22,924.52 = 6,963.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,281.60/22,924.52 = 6,963.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,281.60x = 22,924.52 × 6,963.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,281.60x = 159,639,585.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,639,585.84/15,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,446.53

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