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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,288.53, 22,913.06 and 6,848.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,288.53, 22,913.06 and 6,848.87 is: 10,264.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,288.53 : 22,913.06 = 6,848.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,288.53/22,913.06 = 6,848.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,288.53x = 22,913.06 × 6,848.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,288.53x = 156,928,535.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,928,535.00/15,288.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,264.46

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