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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,303.84, 22,970.16 and 7,518.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,303.84, 22,970.16 and 7,518.24 is: 11,284.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,303.84 : 22,970.16 = 7,518.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,303.84/22,970.16 = 7,518.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,303.84x = 22,970.16 × 7,518.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,303.84x = 172,695,175.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,695,175.72/15,303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,284.43

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