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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,244.26, 22,865.67 and 7,445.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,244.26, 22,865.67 and 7,445.22 is: 11,167.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.26 : 22,865.67 = 7,445.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.26/22,865.67 = 7,445.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.26x = 22,865.67 × 7,445.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.26x = 170,239,943.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,239,943.60/15,244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,167.48

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