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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.50, 22,899.78 and 7,469.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.50, 22,899.78 and 7,469.84 is: 11,204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.50 : 22,899.78 = 7,469.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.50/22,899.78 = 7,469.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.50x = 22,899.78 × 7,469.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.50x = 171,057,749.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,057,749.88/15,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,204.78

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