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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,203.49, 22,799.36 and 7,300.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,203.49, 22,799.36 and 7,300.97 is: 10,948.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,203.49 : 22,799.36 = 7,300.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,203.49/22,799.36 = 7,300.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,203.49x = 22,799.36 × 7,300.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,203.49x = 166,457,518.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,457,518.63/15,203.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,948.64

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