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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.01, 22,934.79 and 6,860.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.01, 22,934.79 and 6,860.98 is: 10,287.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.01 : 22,934.79 = 6,860.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.01/22,934.79 = 6,860.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.01x = 22,934.79 × 6,860.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.01x = 157,354,986.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,354,986.52/15,296.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,287.32

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