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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.46, 22,676.60 and 7,332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.46, 22,676.60 and 7,332.02 is: 10,990.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.46 : 22,676.60 = 7,332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.46/22,676.60 = 7,332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.46x = 22,676.60 × 7,332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.46x = 166,265,284.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,265,284.73/15,127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,990.96

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