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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.51, 22,958.87 and 7,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.51, 22,958.87 and 7,014.48 is: 10,506.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.51 : 22,958.87 = 7,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.51/22,958.87 = 7,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.51x = 22,958.87 × 7,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.51x = 161,044,499.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,044,499.37/15,327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,506.89

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