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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,308.14, 22,960.59 and 7,493.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,308.14, 22,960.59 and 7,493.26 is: 11,239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,308.14 : 22,960.59 = 7,493.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,308.14/22,960.59 = 7,493.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,308.14x = 22,960.59 × 7,493.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,308.14x = 172,049,670.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,049,670.62/15,308.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,239.10

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