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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,217.02, 22,833.74 and 7,425.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,217.02, 22,833.74 and 7,425.84 is: 11,142.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,217.02 : 22,833.74 = 7,425.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,217.02/22,833.74 = 7,425.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,217.02x = 22,833.74 × 7,425.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,217.02x = 169,559,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,559,699.84/15,217.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,142.77

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