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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.44, 22,811.70 and 7,412.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.44, 22,811.70 and 7,412.60 is: 11,121.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.44 : 22,811.70 = 7,412.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.44/22,811.70 = 7,412.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.44x = 22,811.70 × 7,412.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.44x = 169,094,007.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,094,007.42/15,204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,121.36

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