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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,074.76, 22,608.36 and 7,172.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,074.76, 22,608.36 and 7,172.40 is: 10,756.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,074.76 : 22,608.36 = 7,172.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,074.76/22,608.36 = 7,172.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,074.76x = 22,608.36 × 7,172.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,074.76x = 162,156,201.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,156,201.26/15,074.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,756.80

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