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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,288.03, 22,912.31 and 6,848.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,288.03, 22,912.31 and 6,848.37 is: 10,263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,288.03 : 22,912.31 = 6,848.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,288.03/22,912.31 = 6,848.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,288.03x = 22,912.31 × 6,848.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,288.03x = 156,911,942.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,911,942.19/15,288.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,263.71

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