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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,306.64, 22,958.32 and 7,491.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,306.64, 22,958.32 and 7,491.76 is: 11,236.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,306.64 : 22,958.32 = 7,491.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,306.64/22,958.32 = 7,491.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,306.64x = 22,958.32 × 7,491.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,306.64x = 171,998,223.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,998,223.44/15,306.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,236.84

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