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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,157.69, 15,398.33 and 7,374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,157.69, 15,398.33 and 7,374.22 is: 10,176.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,157.69 : 15,398.33 = 7,374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,157.69/15,398.33 = 7,374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,157.69x = 15,398.33 × 7,374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,157.69x = 113,550,597.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,550,597.69/11,157.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,176.89

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