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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.46, 22,524.27 and 7,220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.46, 22,524.27 and 7,220.74 is: 10,838.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.46 : 22,524.27 = 7,220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.46/22,524.27 = 7,220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.46x = 22,524.27 × 7,220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.46x = 162,641,897.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,641,897.36/15,006.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,838.13

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