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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,340.71, 22,993.79 and 7,554.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,340.71, 22,993.79 and 7,554.99 is: 11,323.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,340.71 : 22,993.79 = 7,554.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,340.71/22,993.79 = 7,554.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,340.71x = 22,993.79 × 7,554.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,340.71x = 173,717,815.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,717,815.74/15,340.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,323.97

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