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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,303.60, 22,962.60 and 6,986.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,303.60, 22,962.60 and 6,986.16 is: 10,482.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,303.60 : 22,962.60 = 6,986.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,303.60/22,962.60 = 6,986.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,303.60x = 22,962.60 × 6,986.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,303.60x = 160,420,397.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,420,397.62/15,303.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,482.53

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