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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,107.27, 22,662.44 and 7,208.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,107.27, 22,662.44 and 7,208.43 is: 10,813.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,107.27 : 22,662.44 = 7,208.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,107.27/22,662.44 = 7,208.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,107.27x = 22,662.44 × 7,208.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,107.27x = 163,360,576.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,360,576.33/15,107.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,813.38

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