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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,290.28, 22,932.72 and 6,968.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,290.28, 22,932.72 and 6,968.32 is: 10,451.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,290.28 : 22,932.72 = 6,968.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,290.28/22,932.72 = 6,968.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,290.28x = 22,932.72 × 6,968.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,290.28x = 159,802,531.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,802,531.43/15,290.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,451.25

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