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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,091.80, 22,604.76 and 7,284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,091.80, 22,604.76 and 7,284.24 is: 10,910.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,091.80 : 22,604.76 = 7,284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,091.80/22,604.76 = 7,284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,091.80x = 22,604.76 × 7,284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,091.80x = 164,658,496.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,658,496.98/15,091.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,910.46

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