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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,328.64, 22,998.24 and 7,012.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,328.64, 22,998.24 and 7,012.16 is: 10,520.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,328.64 : 22,998.24 = 7,012.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,328.64/22,998.24 = 7,012.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,328.64x = 22,998.24 × 7,012.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,328.64x = 161,267,338.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,267,338.60/15,328.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,520.66

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