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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,340.10, 22,999.35 and 7,024.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,340.10, 22,999.35 and 7,024.10 is: 10,531.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,340.10 : 22,999.35 = 7,024.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,340.10/22,999.35 = 7,024.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,340.10x = 22,999.35 × 7,024.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,340.10x = 161,549,734.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,549,734.34/15,340.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,531.20

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