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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.98, 22,989.42 and 7,526.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.98, 22,989.42 and 7,526.33 is: 11,291.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.98 : 22,989.42 = 7,526.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.98/22,989.42 = 7,526.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.98x = 22,989.42 × 7,526.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.98x = 173,025,846.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,025,846.48/15,322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,291.92

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