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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,318.39, 22,968.36 and 6,883.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,318.39, 22,968.36 and 6,883.35 is: 10,320.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,318.39 : 22,968.36 = 6,883.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,318.39/22,968.36 = 6,883.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,318.39x = 22,968.36 × 6,883.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,318.39x = 158,099,260.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,099,260.81/15,318.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,320.88

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