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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,283.04, 22,924.64 and 6,957.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,283.04, 22,924.64 and 6,957.24 is: 10,435.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,283.04 : 22,924.64 = 6,957.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,283.04/22,924.64 = 6,957.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,283.04x = 22,924.64 × 6,957.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,283.04x = 159,492,162.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,492,162.52/15,283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,435.89

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