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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.50, 22,970.46 and 6,997.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.50, 22,970.46 and 6,997.19 is: 10,486.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.50 : 22,970.46 = 6,997.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.50/22,970.46 = 6,997.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.50x = 22,970.46 × 6,997.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.50x = 160,728,673.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,728,673.01/15,327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,486.29

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