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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,269.92, 22,907.34 and 7,479.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,269.92, 22,907.34 and 7,479.34 is: 11,220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,269.92 : 22,907.34 = 7,479.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,269.92/22,907.34 = 7,479.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,269.92x = 22,907.34 × 7,479.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,269.92x = 171,331,784.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,331,784.36/15,269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,220.21

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