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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,315.33, 22,961.44 and 7,819.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,315.33, 22,961.44 and 7,819.99 is: 11,724.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,315.33 : 22,961.44 = 7,819.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,315.33/22,961.44 = 7,819.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,315.33x = 22,961.44 × 7,819.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,315.33x = 179,558,231.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,558,231.19/15,315.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,724.09

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