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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,234.24, 22,851.76 and 7,335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,234.24, 22,851.76 and 7,335.52 is: 11,003.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,234.24 : 22,851.76 = 7,335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,234.24/22,851.76 = 7,335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,234.24x = 22,851.76 × 7,335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,234.24x = 167,629,542.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,629,542.52/15,234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,003.47

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