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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,273.69, 22,911 and 7,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,273.69, 22,911 and 7,266.70 is: 10,900.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,273.69 : 22,911 = 7,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,273.69/22,911 = 7,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,273.69x = 22,911 × 7,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,273.69x = 166,487,363.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,487,363.70/15,273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,900.27

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