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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,283.72, 22,925.82 and 6,963.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,283.72, 22,925.82 and 6,963.40 is: 10,445.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,283.72 : 22,925.82 = 6,963.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,283.72/22,925.82 = 6,963.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,283.72x = 22,925.82 × 6,963.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,283.72x = 159,641,654.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,641,654.99/15,283.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,445.21

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