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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.77, 22,935.91 and 6,861.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.77, 22,935.91 and 6,861.73 is: 10,288.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.77 : 22,935.91 = 6,861.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.77/22,935.91 = 6,861.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.77x = 22,935.91 × 6,861.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.77x = 157,379,872.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,379,872.74/15,296.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,288.44

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