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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,320.61, 22,959.65 and 6,980.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,320.61, 22,959.65 and 6,980.24 is: 10,460.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.61 : 22,959.65 = 6,980.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.61/22,959.65 = 6,980.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.61x = 22,959.65 × 6,980.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.61x = 160,263,942.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,263,942.17/15,320.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,460.68

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