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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.74, 22,867.53 and 7,459.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.74, 22,867.53 and 7,459.74 is: 11,178.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.74 : 22,867.53 = 7,459.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.74/22,867.53 = 7,459.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.74x = 22,867.53 × 7,459.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.74x = 170,585,828.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,585,828.24/15,259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,178.82

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