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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,260.24, 22,868.28 and 7,460.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,260.24, 22,868.28 and 7,460.24 is: 11,179.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.24 : 22,868.28 = 7,460.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.24/22,868.28 = 7,460.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.24x = 22,868.28 × 7,460.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.24x = 170,602,857.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,602,857.19/15,260.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,179.57

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