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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,303.34, 22,969.41 and 7,517.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,303.34, 22,969.41 and 7,517.74 is: 11,283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,303.34 : 22,969.41 = 7,517.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,303.34/22,969.41 = 7,517.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,303.34x = 22,969.41 × 7,517.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,303.34x = 172,678,052.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,678,052.33/15,303.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,283.68

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