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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,171.72, 22,747.86 and 7,376.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,171.72, 22,747.86 and 7,376.28 is: 11,059.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171.72 : 22,747.86 = 7,376.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171.72/22,747.86 = 7,376.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171.72x = 22,747.86 × 7,376.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171.72x = 167,794,584.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,794,584.76/15,171.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,059.69

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