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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.85, 22,972.57 and 6,997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.85, 22,972.57 and 6,997.08 is: 10,490.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.85 : 22,972.57 = 6,997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.85/22,972.57 = 6,997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.85x = 22,972.57 × 6,997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.85x = 160,740,910.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,740,910.10/15,322.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,490.27

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