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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,251.04, 22,853.04 and 7,465.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,251.04, 22,853.04 and 7,465.20 is: 11,186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,251.04 : 22,853.04 = 7,465.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,251.04/22,853.04 = 7,465.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,251.04x = 22,853.04 × 7,465.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,251.04x = 170,602,514.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,602,514.21/15,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,186.29

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