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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,184.26, 22,779.69 and 7,397.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,184.26, 22,779.69 and 7,397.46 is: 11,097.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,184.26 : 22,779.69 = 7,397.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,184.26/22,779.69 = 7,397.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,184.26x = 22,779.69 × 7,397.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,184.26x = 168,511,845.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,511,845.59/15,184.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,097.80

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