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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,271.17, 22,907.25 and 7,264.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,271.17, 22,907.25 and 7,264.26 is: 10,896.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,271.17 : 22,907.25 = 7,264.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,271.17/22,907.25 = 7,264.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,271.17x = 22,907.25 × 7,264.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,271.17x = 166,404,219.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,404,219.89/15,271.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,896.63

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