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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,328.25, 22,971.59 and 6,997.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,328.25, 22,971.59 and 6,997.94 is: 10,487.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,328.25 : 22,971.59 = 6,997.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,328.25/22,971.59 = 6,997.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,328.25x = 22,971.59 × 6,997.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,328.25x = 160,753,773.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,753,773.53/15,328.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,487.42

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