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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,134.56, 22,669.02 and 7,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,134.56, 22,669.02 and 7,327 is: 10,974.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,134.56 : 22,669.02 = 7,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,134.56/22,669.02 = 7,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,134.56x = 22,669.02 × 7,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,134.56x = 166,095,909.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,095,909.54/15,134.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,974.61

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