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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327, 22,986.04 and 7,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327, 22,986.04 and 7,002.60 is: 10,501.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327 : 22,986.04 = 7,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327/22,986.04 = 7,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327x = 22,986.04 × 7,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327x = 160,962,043.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,962,043.70/15,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,501.86

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