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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.92, 22,901.34 and 7,475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.92, 22,901.34 and 7,475.34 is: 11,214.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.92 : 22,901.34 = 7,475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.92/22,901.34 = 7,475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.92x = 22,901.34 × 7,475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.92x = 171,195,302.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,195,302.96/15,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,214.21

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