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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,317.90, 22,979.92 and 6,995.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,317.90, 22,979.92 and 6,995.68 is: 10,494.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,317.90 : 22,979.92 = 6,995.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,317.90/22,979.92 = 6,995.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,317.90x = 22,979.92 × 6,995.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,317.90x = 160,760,166.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,760,166.75/15,317.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,494.92

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