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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,317.26, 22,981.36 and 7,531.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,317.26, 22,981.36 and 7,531.54 is: 11,300.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,317.26 : 22,981.36 = 7,531.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,317.26/22,981.36 = 7,531.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,317.26x = 22,981.36 × 7,531.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,317.26x = 173,085,032.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,085,032.09/15,317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,300.00

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