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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.20, 22,892.76 and 7,465.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.20, 22,892.76 and 7,465.08 is: 11,201.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.20 : 22,892.76 = 7,465.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.20/22,892.76 = 7,465.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.20x = 22,892.76 × 7,465.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.20x = 170,896,284.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,896,284.82/15,256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,201.76

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