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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,298.24, 22,914.60 and 7,490.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,298.24, 22,914.60 and 7,490.80 is: 11,220.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,298.24 : 22,914.60 = 7,490.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,298.24/22,914.60 = 7,490.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,298.24x = 22,914.60 × 7,490.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,298.24x = 171,648,685.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,648,685.68/15,298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,220.16

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