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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,282.98, 22,924.91 and 6,958.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,282.98, 22,924.91 and 6,958.70 is: 10,438.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,282.98 : 22,924.91 = 6,958.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,282.98/22,924.91 = 6,958.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,282.98x = 22,924.91 × 6,958.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,282.98x = 159,527,536.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,527,536.42/15,282.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,438.25

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