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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.42, 22,987.89 and 7,001.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.42, 22,987.89 and 7,001.97 is: 10,501.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.42 : 22,987.89 = 7,001.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.42/22,987.89 = 7,001.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.42x = 22,987.89 × 7,001.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.42x = 160,960,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,960,516.14/15,327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,501.47

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