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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,240.31, 22,839.70 and 7,342.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,240.31, 22,839.70 and 7,342.26 is: 11,003.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,240.31 : 22,839.70 = 7,342.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,240.31/22,839.70 = 7,342.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,240.31x = 22,839.70 × 7,342.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,240.31x = 167,695,015.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,695,015.72/15,240.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,003.39

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