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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.64, 22,843.08 and 7,443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.64, 22,843.08 and 7,443 is: 11,145.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.64 : 22,843.08 = 7,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.64/22,843.08 = 7,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.64x = 22,843.08 × 7,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.64x = 170,021,044.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,021,044.44/15,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,145.53

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