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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,100.59, 22,618.08 and 7,293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,100.59, 22,618.08 and 7,293 is: 10,923.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,100.59 : 22,618.08 = 7,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,100.59/22,618.08 = 7,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,100.59x = 22,618.08 × 7,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,100.59x = 164,953,657.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,953,657.44/15,100.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,923.66

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