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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,317.25, 22,981.35 and 7,531.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,317.25, 22,981.35 and 7,531.53 is: 11,299.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,317.25 : 22,981.35 = 7,531.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,317.25/22,981.35 = 7,531.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,317.25x = 22,981.35 × 7,531.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,317.25x = 173,084,726.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,084,726.97/15,317.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,299.99

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