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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.44, 22,727.21 and 7,354.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.44, 22,727.21 and 7,354.79 is: 11,032.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.44 : 22,727.21 = 7,354.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.44/22,727.21 = 7,354.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.44x = 22,727.21 × 7,354.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.44x = 167,153,706.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,153,706.43/15,151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,032.20

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