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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.11, 22,966.40 and 6,984.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.11, 22,966.40 and 6,984.74 is: 10,467.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.11 : 22,966.40 = 6,984.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.11/22,966.40 = 6,984.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.11x = 22,966.40 × 6,984.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.11x = 160,414,407.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,414,407.61/15,325.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,467.42

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