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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.68, 22,962.75 and 6,982.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.68, 22,962.75 and 6,982.31 is: 10,463.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.68 : 22,962.75 = 6,982.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.68/22,962.75 = 6,982.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.68x = 22,962.75 × 6,982.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.68x = 160,332,924.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,332,924.14/15,322.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,463.77

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