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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,249.02, 22,870.08 and 7,744.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,249.02, 22,870.08 and 7,744.97 is: 11,615.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,249.02 : 22,870.08 = 7,744.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,249.02/22,870.08 = 7,744.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,249.02x = 22,870.08 × 7,744.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,249.02x = 177,128,140.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,128,140.67/15,249.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,615.71

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