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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.40, 22,887.34 and 7,362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.40, 22,887.34 and 7,362.04 is: 11,038.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.40 : 22,887.34 = 7,362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.40/22,887.34 = 7,362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.40x = 22,887.34 × 7,362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.40x = 168,497,512.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,497,512.57/15,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,038.59

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