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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.60, 22,842.90 and 7,452.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.60, 22,842.90 and 7,452.60 is: 11,178.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.60 : 22,842.90 = 7,452.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.60/22,842.90 = 7,452.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.60x = 22,842.90 × 7,452.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.60x = 170,238,996.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,238,996.54/15,228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,178.90

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