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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,184.46, 22,791.29 and 7,398.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,184.46, 22,791.29 and 7,398.74 is: 11,105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,184.46 : 22,791.29 = 7,398.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,184.46/22,791.29 = 7,398.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,184.46x = 22,791.29 × 7,398.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,184.46x = 168,626,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,626,848.96/15,184.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,105.22

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