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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,320.25, 22,985.85 and 7,534.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,320.25, 22,985.85 and 7,534.53 is: 11,304.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.25 : 22,985.85 = 7,534.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.25/22,985.85 = 7,534.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.25x = 22,985.85 × 7,534.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.25x = 173,187,576.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,187,576.40/15,320.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,304.49

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