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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.92, 22,902.84 and 7,476.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.92, 22,902.84 and 7,476.34 is: 11,215.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.92 : 22,902.84 = 7,476.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.92/22,902.84 = 7,476.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.92x = 22,902.84 × 7,476.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.92x = 171,229,418.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,229,418.81/15,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,215.71

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