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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.89, 22,811.49 and 7,314.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.89, 22,811.49 and 7,314.01 is: 10,973.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.89 : 22,811.49 = 7,314.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.89/22,811.49 = 7,314.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.89x = 22,811.49 × 7,314.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.89x = 166,843,384.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,843,384.28/15,204.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,973.01

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