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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.23, 22,988.30 and 7,525.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.23, 22,988.30 and 7,525.58 is: 11,290.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.23 : 22,988.30 = 7,525.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.23/22,988.30 = 7,525.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.23x = 22,988.30 × 7,525.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.23x = 173,000,138.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,000,138.14/15,322.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,290.79

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