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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,186.42, 22,760.10 and 7,277.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,186.42, 22,760.10 and 7,277.06 is: 10,906.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,186.42 : 22,760.10 = 7,277.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,186.42/22,760.10 = 7,277.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,186.42x = 22,760.10 × 7,277.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,186.42x = 165,626,499.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,626,499.51/15,186.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,906.22

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