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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,301.38, 22,932.63 and 6,985.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,301.38, 22,932.63 and 6,985.92 is: 10,470.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,301.38 : 22,932.63 = 6,985.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,301.38/22,932.63 = 6,985.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,301.38x = 22,932.63 × 6,985.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,301.38x = 160,205,518.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,205,518.57/15,301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,470.00

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