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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,208.60, 22,797.78 and 7,309.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,208.60, 22,797.78 and 7,309.48 is: 10,956.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,208.60 : 22,797.78 = 7,309.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,208.60/22,797.78 = 7,309.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,208.60x = 22,797.78 × 7,309.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,208.60x = 166,639,916.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,639,916.95/15,208.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,956.95

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