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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,302.32, 22,935.02 and 7,902.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,302.32, 22,935.02 and 7,902.73 is: 11,844.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,302.32 : 22,935.02 = 7,902.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,302.32/22,935.02 = 7,902.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,302.32x = 22,935.02 × 7,902.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,302.32x = 181,249,231.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,249,231.09/15,302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,844.56

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