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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.67, 22,862.97 and 7,355.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.67, 22,862.97 and 7,355.73 is: 11,024.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.67 : 22,862.97 = 7,355.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.67/22,862.97 = 7,355.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.67x = 22,862.97 × 7,355.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.67x = 168,173,834.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,173,834.32/15,254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,024.42

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