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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,288.35, 22,976.27 and 7,502.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,288.35, 22,976.27 and 7,502.63 is: 11,275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,288.35 : 22,976.27 = 7,502.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,288.35/22,976.27 = 7,502.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,288.35x = 22,976.27 × 7,502.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,288.35x = 172,382,528.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,382,528.79/15,288.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,275.42

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