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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,323.86, 22,964.53 and 6,983.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,323.86, 22,964.53 and 6,983.49 is: 10,465.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,323.86 : 22,964.53 = 6,983.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,323.86/22,964.53 = 6,983.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,323.86x = 22,964.53 × 6,983.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,323.86x = 160,372,565.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,372,565.61/15,323.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,465.55

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