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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,226.88, 22,807.94 and 7,317.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,226.88, 22,807.94 and 7,317.78 is: 10,961.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,226.88 : 22,807.94 = 7,317.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,226.88/22,807.94 = 7,317.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,226.88x = 22,807.94 × 7,317.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,226.88x = 166,903,487.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,903,487.17/15,226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,961.11

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