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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,302.16, 22,950.20 and 6,979.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,302.16, 22,950.20 and 6,979.92 is: 10,468.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,302.16 : 22,950.20 = 6,979.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,302.16/22,950.20 = 6,979.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,302.16x = 22,950.20 × 6,979.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,302.16x = 160,190,559.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,190,559.98/15,302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,468.49

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