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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.90, 22,906.15 and 7,487.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.90, 22,906.15 and 7,487.30 is: 11,229.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.90 : 22,906.15 = 7,487.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.90/22,906.15 = 7,487.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.90x = 22,906.15 × 7,487.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.90x = 171,505,216.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,505,216.90/15,272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,229.38

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