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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,187.76, 22,785.32 and 7,394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,187.76, 22,785.32 and 7,394.80 is: 11,093.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,187.76 : 22,785.32 = 7,394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,187.76/22,785.32 = 7,394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,187.76x = 22,785.32 × 7,394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,187.76x = 168,492,884.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,492,884.34/15,187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,093.99

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