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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.36, 22,979.32 and 7,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.36, 22,979.32 and 7,001.60 is: 10,497.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.36 : 22,979.32 = 7,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.36/22,979.32 = 7,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.36x = 22,979.32 × 7,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.36x = 160,892,006.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,892,006.91/15,327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,497.05

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