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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,213.43, 22,804.74 and 7,304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,213.43, 22,804.74 and 7,304.32 is: 10,949.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,213.43 : 22,804.74 = 7,304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,213.43/22,804.74 = 7,304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,213.43x = 22,804.74 × 7,304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,213.43x = 166,573,118.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,573,118.48/15,213.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,949.08

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