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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.60, 22,907.20 and 7,369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.60, 22,907.20 and 7,369.68 is: 11,061.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.60 : 22,907.20 = 7,369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.60/22,907.20 = 7,369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.60x = 22,907.20 × 7,369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.60x = 168,818,733.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,818,733.70/15,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,061.67

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