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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,323.98, 22,990.92 and 7,527.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,323.98, 22,990.92 and 7,527.33 is: 11,293.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,323.98 : 22,990.92 = 7,527.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,323.98/22,990.92 = 7,527.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,323.98x = 22,990.92 × 7,527.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,323.98x = 173,060,241.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,060,241.84/15,323.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,293.43

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