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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.70, 22,995.45 and 7,530.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.70, 22,995.45 and 7,530.30 is: 11,298.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.70 : 22,995.45 = 7,530.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.70/22,995.45 = 7,530.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.70x = 22,995.45 × 7,530.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.70x = 173,162,637.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,162,637.14/15,326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,298.10

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