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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,314.26, 22,976.84 and 7,528.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,314.26, 22,976.84 and 7,528.54 is: 11,295.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314.26 : 22,976.84 = 7,528.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314.26/22,976.84 = 7,528.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314.26x = 22,976.84 × 7,528.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314.26x = 172,982,059.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,982,059.01/15,314.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,295.49

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