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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,290.09, 22,944.89 and 6,970.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,290.09, 22,944.89 and 6,970.94 is: 10,460.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,290.09 : 22,944.89 = 6,970.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,290.09/22,944.89 = 6,970.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,290.09x = 22,944.89 × 6,970.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,290.09x = 159,947,401.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,947,401.03/15,290.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,460.85

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