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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,257.29, 22,900.73 and 7,365.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,257.29, 22,900.73 and 7,365.37 is: 11,055.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,257.29 : 22,900.73 = 7,365.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,257.29/22,900.73 = 7,365.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,257.29x = 22,900.73 × 7,365.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,257.29x = 168,672,266.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,672,266.38/15,257.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,055.19

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