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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,328.50, 22,971.96 and 6,998.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,328.50, 22,971.96 and 6,998.19 is: 10,487.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,328.50 : 22,971.96 = 6,998.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,328.50/22,971.96 = 6,998.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,328.50x = 22,971.96 × 6,998.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,328.50x = 160,762,140.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,762,140.75/15,328.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,487.79

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