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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.33, 22,896.28 and 7,362.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.33, 22,896.28 and 7,362.39 is: 11,050.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.33 : 22,896.28 = 7,362.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.33/22,896.28 = 7,362.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.33x = 22,896.28 × 7,362.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.33x = 168,571,342.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,571,342.91/15,254.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,050.72

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