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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,290.43, 22,941.78 and 6,974.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,290.43, 22,941.78 and 6,974.37 is: 10,464.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,290.43 : 22,941.78 = 6,974.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,290.43/22,941.78 = 6,974.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,290.43x = 22,941.78 × 6,974.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,290.43x = 160,004,462.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,004,462.18/15,290.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,464.35

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