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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,253.92, 22,857.18 and 7,347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,253.92, 22,857.18 and 7,347.92 is: 11,010.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,253.92 : 22,857.18 = 7,347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,253.92/22,857.18 = 7,347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,253.92x = 22,857.18 × 7,347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,253.92x = 167,952,730.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,952,730.07/15,253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,010.46

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