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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.10, 22,864.65 and 7,467.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.10, 22,864.65 and 7,467.10 is: 11,200.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.10 : 22,864.65 = 7,467.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.10/22,864.65 = 7,467.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.10x = 22,864.65 × 7,467.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.10x = 170,732,628.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,732,628.02/15,243.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,200.65

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