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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,320.24, 22,980.96 and 7,000.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,320.24, 22,980.96 and 7,000.73 is: 10,501.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.24 : 22,980.96 = 7,000.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.24/22,980.96 = 7,000.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.24x = 22,980.96 × 7,000.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.24x = 160,883,496.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,883,496.10/15,320.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,501.37

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