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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,135.26, 22,674.33 and 7,744.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,135.26, 22,674.33 and 7,744.41 is: 11,602.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,135.26 : 22,674.33 = 7,744.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,135.26/22,674.33 = 7,744.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,135.26x = 22,674.33 × 7,744.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,135.26x = 175,599,308.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,599,308.00/15,135.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,602.01

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