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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,054.44, 22,565.82 and 7,246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,054.44, 22,565.82 and 7,246.76 is: 10,862.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.44 : 22,565.82 = 7,246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.44/22,565.82 = 7,246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.44x = 22,565.82 × 7,246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.44x = 163,529,081.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,529,081.74/15,054.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,862.52

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