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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,297.27, 22,936.66 and 6,862.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,297.27, 22,936.66 and 6,862.23 is: 10,289.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297.27 : 22,936.66 = 6,862.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297.27/22,936.66 = 6,862.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297.27x = 22,936.66 × 6,862.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297.27x = 157,396,487.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,396,487.36/15,297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,289.19

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