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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,303.18, 22,961.84 and 6,985.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,303.18, 22,961.84 and 6,985.74 is: 10,481.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,303.18 : 22,961.84 = 6,985.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,303.18/22,961.84 = 6,985.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,303.18x = 22,961.84 × 6,985.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,303.18x = 160,405,444.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,405,444.16/15,303.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,481.84

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