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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,184.28, 22,777.05 and 7,391.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,184.28, 22,777.05 and 7,391.27 is: 11,087.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,184.28 : 22,777.05 = 7,391.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,184.28/22,777.05 = 7,391.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,184.28x = 22,777.05 × 7,391.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,184.28x = 168,351,326.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,351,326.35/15,184.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,087.21

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