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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,289.20, 22,933.50 and 7,492.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,289.20, 22,933.50 and 7,492.54 is: 11,238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,289.20 : 22,933.50 = 7,492.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,289.20/22,933.50 = 7,492.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,289.20x = 22,933.50 × 7,492.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,289.20x = 171,830,166.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,830,166.09/15,289.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,238.66

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