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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,292.38, 22,919.13 and 6,976.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,292.38, 22,919.13 and 6,976.92 is: 10,456.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,292.38 : 22,919.13 = 6,976.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,292.38/22,919.13 = 6,976.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,292.38x = 22,919.13 × 6,976.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,292.38x = 159,904,936.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,904,936.48/15,292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,456.51

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