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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,307.29, 22,958.64 and 7,300.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,307.29, 22,958.64 and 7,300.04 is: 10,948.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,307.29 : 22,958.64 = 7,300.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,307.29/22,958.64 = 7,300.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,307.29x = 22,958.64 × 7,300.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,307.29x = 167,598,875.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,598,875.55/15,307.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,948.96

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