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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,314, 22,976.46 and 7,528.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,314, 22,976.46 and 7,528.28 is: 11,295.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314 : 22,976.46 = 7,528.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314/22,976.46 = 7,528.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314x = 22,976.46 × 7,528.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314x = 172,973,224.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,973,224.29/15,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,295.10

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