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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,317.24, 22,976.46 and 6,997.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,317.24, 22,976.46 and 6,997.73 is: 10,496.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,317.24 : 22,976.46 = 6,997.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,317.24/22,976.46 = 6,997.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,317.24x = 22,976.46 × 6,997.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,317.24x = 160,782,948.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,782,948.55/15,317.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,496.87

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