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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.64, 22,881.81 and 7,245.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.64, 22,881.81 and 7,245.36 is: 10,860.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.64 : 22,881.81 = 7,245.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.64/22,881.81 = 7,245.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.64x = 22,881.81 × 7,245.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.64x = 165,786,840.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,786,840.88/15,264.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,860.84

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