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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,298.27, 22,938.15 and 6,863.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,298.27, 22,938.15 and 6,863.23 is: 10,290.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,298.27 : 22,938.15 = 6,863.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,298.27/22,938.15 = 6,863.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,298.27x = 22,938.15 × 6,863.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,298.27x = 157,429,799.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,429,799.22/15,298.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,290.69

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