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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,282.72, 22,924.32 and 6,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,282.72, 22,924.32 and 6,962.40 is: 10,443.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,282.72 : 22,924.32 = 6,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,282.72/22,924.32 = 6,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,282.72x = 22,924.32 × 6,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,282.72x = 159,608,285.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,608,285.57/15,282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,443.71

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