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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,208.32, 22,796.90 and 7,299.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,208.32, 22,796.90 and 7,299.27 is: 10,941.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,208.32 : 22,796.90 = 7,299.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,208.32/22,796.90 = 7,299.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,208.32x = 22,796.90 × 7,299.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,208.32x = 166,400,691.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,400,691.77/15,208.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,941.42

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