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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,171.42, 22,748.49 and 7,370.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,171.42, 22,748.49 and 7,370.46 is: 11,051.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171.42 : 22,748.49 = 7,370.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171.42/22,748.49 = 7,370.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171.42x = 22,748.49 × 7,370.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171.42x = 167,666,835.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,666,835.61/15,171.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,051.49

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