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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,320.16, 22,968.54 and 6,994.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,320.16, 22,968.54 and 6,994.40 is: 10,486.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.16 : 22,968.54 = 6,994.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.16/22,968.54 = 6,994.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.16x = 22,968.54 × 6,994.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.16x = 160,651,041.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,651,041.33/15,320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,486.25

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