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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,328.42, 22,989.39 and 7,002.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,328.42, 22,989.39 and 7,002.97 is: 10,502.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,328.42 : 22,989.39 = 7,002.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,328.42/22,989.39 = 7,002.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,328.42x = 22,989.39 × 7,002.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,328.42x = 160,994,008.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,994,008.49/15,328.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,502.97

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