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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.48, 22,594.44 and 7,277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.48, 22,594.44 and 7,277.84 is: 10,917.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.48 : 22,594.44 = 7,277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.48/22,594.44 = 7,277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.48x = 22,594.44 × 7,277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.48x = 164,438,719.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,438,719.21/15,062.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,917.11

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