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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,026.48, 22,546.20 and 7,234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,026.48, 22,546.20 and 7,234.40 is: 10,854.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,026.48 : 22,546.20 = 7,234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,026.48/22,546.20 = 7,234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,026.48x = 22,546.20 × 7,234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,026.48x = 163,108,229.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,108,229.28/15,026.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,854.72

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