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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,304.88, 22,956.23 and 7,510.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,304.88, 22,956.23 and 7,510.88 is: 11,265.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,304.88 : 22,956.23 = 7,510.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,304.88/22,956.23 = 7,510.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,304.88x = 22,956.23 × 7,510.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,304.88x = 172,421,392.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,421,392.78/15,304.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,265.78

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