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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.26, 22,988.86 and 7,536.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.26, 22,988.86 and 7,536.54 is: 11,307.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.26 : 22,988.86 = 7,536.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.26/22,988.86 = 7,536.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.26x = 22,988.86 × 7,536.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.26x = 173,256,462.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,256,462.94/15,322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,307.50

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