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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,270.97, 22,898.92 and 7,263.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,270.97, 22,898.92 and 7,263.51 is: 10,891.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,270.97 : 22,898.92 = 7,263.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,270.97/22,898.92 = 7,263.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,270.97x = 22,898.92 × 7,263.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,270.97x = 166,326,534.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,326,534.41/15,270.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.68

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