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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,250.52, 22,872.33 and 7,746.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,250.52, 22,872.33 and 7,746.48 is: 11,617.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.52 : 22,872.33 = 7,746.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.52/22,872.33 = 7,746.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.52x = 22,872.33 × 7,746.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.52x = 177,180,046.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,180,046.90/15,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,617.97

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