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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,046.84, 22,557.30 and 7,261.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,046.84, 22,557.30 and 7,261.12 is: 10,885.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,046.84 : 22,557.30 = 7,261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,046.84/22,557.30 = 7,261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,046.84x = 22,557.30 × 7,261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,046.84x = 163,791,262.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,791,262.18/15,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,885.43

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