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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,320.98, 22,977.03 and 6,996.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,320.98, 22,977.03 and 6,996.58 is: 10,492.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.98 : 22,977.03 = 6,996.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.98/22,977.03 = 6,996.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.98x = 22,977.03 × 6,996.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.98x = 160,760,628.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,760,628.56/15,320.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,492.84

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