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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,188.58, 22,797.44 and 7,402.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,188.58, 22,797.44 and 7,402.86 is: 11,111.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,188.58 : 22,797.44 = 7,402.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,188.58/22,797.44 = 7,402.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,188.58x = 22,797.44 × 7,402.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,188.58x = 168,766,256.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,766,256.68/15,188.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,111.39

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