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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.09, 22,980.85 and 7,546.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.09, 22,980.85 and 7,546.37 is: 11,311.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.09 : 22,980.85 = 7,546.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.09/22,980.85 = 7,546.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.09x = 22,980.85 × 7,546.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.09x = 173,421,863.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,421,863.24/15,332.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,311.04

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