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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232.94, 22,825.68 and 7,326.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232.94, 22,825.68 and 7,326.92 is: 10,978.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232.94 : 22,825.68 = 7,326.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232.94/22,825.68 = 7,326.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232.94x = 22,825.68 × 7,326.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232.94x = 167,241,931.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,241,931.31/15,232.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,978.97

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