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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,320.07, 22,982.16 and 7,002.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,320.07, 22,982.16 and 7,002.63 is: 10,504.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.07 : 22,982.16 = 7,002.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.07/22,982.16 = 7,002.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.07x = 22,982.16 × 7,002.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.07x = 160,935,563.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,935,563.08/15,320.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,504.88

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