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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,207.60, 22,796.28 and 7,308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,207.60, 22,796.28 and 7,308.48 is: 10,955.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,207.60 : 22,796.28 = 7,308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,207.60/22,796.28 = 7,308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,207.60x = 22,796.28 × 7,308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,207.60x = 166,606,156.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,606,156.45/15,207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,955.45

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