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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.10, 22,900.65 and 7,491.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.10, 22,900.65 and 7,491.10 is: 11,236.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.10 : 22,900.65 = 7,491.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.10/22,900.65 = 7,491.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.10x = 22,900.65 × 7,491.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.10x = 171,551,059.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,551,059.22/15,267.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,236.65

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