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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,274.26, 22,911.12 and 7,477.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,274.26, 22,911.12 and 7,477.65 is: 11,216.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,274.26 : 22,911.12 = 7,477.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,274.26/22,911.12 = 7,477.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,274.26x = 22,911.12 × 7,477.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,274.26x = 171,321,336.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,321,336.47/15,274.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,216.34

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