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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,305.04, 22,964.63 and 6,987.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,305.04, 22,964.63 and 6,987.61 is: 10,484.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,305.04 : 22,964.63 = 6,987.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,305.04/22,964.63 = 6,987.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,305.04x = 22,964.63 × 6,987.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,305.04x = 160,467,785.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,467,785.88/15,305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,484.64

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