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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.64, 22,844.56 and 7,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.64, 22,844.56 and 7,444 is: 11,147.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.64 : 22,844.56 = 7,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.64/22,844.56 = 7,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.64x = 22,844.56 × 7,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.64x = 170,054,904.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,054,904.64/15,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,147.02

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