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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,245.10, 22,867.65 and 7,469.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,245.10, 22,867.65 and 7,469.10 is: 11,203.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,245.10 : 22,867.65 = 7,469.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,245.10/22,867.65 = 7,469.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,245.10x = 22,867.65 × 7,469.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,245.10x = 170,800,764.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,800,764.62/15,245.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,203.65

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