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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,084.17, 22,626.86 and 7,182.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,084.17, 22,626.86 and 7,182.62 is: 10,774.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,084.17 : 22,626.86 = 7,182.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,084.17/22,626.86 = 7,182.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,084.17x = 22,626.86 × 7,182.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,084.17x = 162,520,137.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,520,137.17/15,084.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,774.22

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