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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,074.46, 22,594.68 and 7,274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,074.46, 22,594.68 and 7,274.16 is: 10,903.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,074.46 : 22,594.68 = 7,274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,074.46/22,594.68 = 7,274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,074.46x = 22,594.68 × 7,274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,074.46x = 164,357,317.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,357,317.47/15,074.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,903.03

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