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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,022.60, 22,533.90 and 7,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,022.60, 22,533.90 and 7,246.60 is: 10,869.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,022.60 : 22,533.90 = 7,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,022.60/22,533.90 = 7,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,022.60x = 22,533.90 × 7,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,022.60x = 163,294,159.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,294,159.74/15,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,869.90

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