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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,097.59, 22,613.58 and 7,290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,097.59, 22,613.58 and 7,290 is: 10,919.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,097.59 : 22,613.58 = 7,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,097.59/22,613.58 = 7,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,097.59x = 22,613.58 × 7,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,097.59x = 164,852,998.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,852,998.20/15,097.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,919.16

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