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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,288.56, 22,932.92 and 6,962.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,288.56, 22,932.92 and 6,962.77 is: 10,444.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,288.56 : 22,932.92 = 6,962.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,288.56/22,932.92 = 6,962.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,288.56x = 22,932.92 × 6,962.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,288.56x = 159,676,647.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,676,647.39/15,288.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,444.19

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