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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,321.24, 22,998.06 and 7,535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,321.24, 22,998.06 and 7,535.52 is: 11,311.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,321.24 : 22,998.06 = 7,535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,321.24/22,998.06 = 7,535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,321.24x = 22,998.06 × 7,535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,321.24x = 173,302,341.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,302,341.09/15,321.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,311.25

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