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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,324.92, 22,966.12 and 6,984.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,324.92, 22,966.12 and 6,984.56 is: 10,467.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,324.92 : 22,966.12 = 6,984.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,324.92/22,966.12 = 6,984.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,324.92x = 22,966.12 × 6,984.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,324.92x = 160,408,243.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,408,243.11/15,324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,467.15

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