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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,189.29, 22,782.91 and 7,297.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,189.29, 22,782.91 and 7,297.46 is: 10,945.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,189.29 : 22,782.91 = 7,297.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,189.29/22,782.91 = 7,297.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,189.29x = 22,782.91 × 7,297.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,189.29x = 166,257,260.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,257,260.49/15,189.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,945.69

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