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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,318.38, 22,984.86 and 6,994.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,318.38, 22,984.86 and 6,994.10 is: 10,494.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,318.38 : 22,984.86 = 6,994.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,318.38/22,984.86 = 6,994.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,318.38x = 22,984.86 × 6,994.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,318.38x = 160,758,409.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,758,409.33/15,318.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,494.48

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