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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,283.85, 22,927.91 and 6,965.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,283.85, 22,927.91 and 6,965.96 is: 10,449.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,283.85 : 22,927.91 = 6,965.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,283.85/22,927.91 = 6,965.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,283.85x = 22,927.91 × 6,965.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,283.85x = 159,714,754.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,714,754.47/15,283.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,449.91

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