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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.80, 22,993.65 and 7,529.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.80, 22,993.65 and 7,529.15 is: 11,296.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.80 : 22,993.65 = 7,529.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.80/22,993.65 = 7,529.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.80x = 22,993.65 × 7,529.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.80x = 173,122,524.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,122,524.93/15,325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,296.15

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