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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.80, 22,995.16 and 7,530.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.80, 22,995.16 and 7,530.16 is: 11,297.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.80 : 22,995.16 = 7,530.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.80/22,995.16 = 7,530.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.80x = 22,995.16 × 7,530.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.80x = 173,157,234.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,157,234.03/15,326.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,297.68

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