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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,320.20, 22,960.84 and 7,910.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,320.20, 22,960.84 and 7,910.32 is: 11,855.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.20 : 22,960.84 = 7,910.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.20/22,960.84 = 7,910.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.20x = 22,960.84 × 7,910.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.20x = 181,627,591.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,627,591.87/15,320.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,855.43

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