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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.46, 22,907.50 and 7,270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.46, 22,907.50 and 7,270.28 is: 10,909.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.46 : 22,907.50 = 7,270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.46/22,907.50 = 7,270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.46x = 22,907.50 × 7,270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.46x = 166,543,939.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,543,939.10/15,266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,909.14

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