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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,318.57, 22,979.90 and 7,001.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,318.57, 22,979.90 and 7,001.13 is: 10,502.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,318.57 : 22,979.90 = 7,001.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,318.57/22,979.90 = 7,001.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,318.57x = 22,979.90 × 7,001.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,318.57x = 160,885,370.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,885,370.96/15,318.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,502.64

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