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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.22, 22,906.63 and 7,369.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.22, 22,906.63 and 7,369.31 is: 11,061.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.22 : 22,906.63 = 7,369.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.22/22,906.63 = 7,369.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.22x = 22,906.63 × 7,369.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.22x = 168,806,124.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,806,124.00/15,261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,061.12

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