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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,210.88, 22,783.96 and 7,301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,210.88, 22,783.96 and 7,301.73 is: 10,937.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,210.88 : 22,783.96 = 7,301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,210.88/22,783.96 = 7,301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,210.88x = 22,783.96 × 7,301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,210.88x = 166,362,324.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,362,324.25/15,210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,937.06

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