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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.62, 22,622.58 and 7,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.62, 22,622.58 and 7,296 is: 10,928.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.62 : 22,622.58 = 7,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.62/22,622.58 = 7,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.62x = 22,622.58 × 7,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.62x = 165,054,343.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,054,343.68/15,103.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,928.13

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