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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,206.70, 22,804.22 and 7,307.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,206.70, 22,804.22 and 7,307.02 is: 10,957.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,206.70 : 22,804.22 = 7,307.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,206.70/22,804.22 = 7,307.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,206.70x = 22,804.22 × 7,307.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,206.70x = 166,630,891.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,630,891.62/15,206.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,957.73

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