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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,274.69, 22,912.50 and 7,267.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,274.69, 22,912.50 and 7,267.70 is: 10,901.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,274.69 : 22,912.50 = 7,267.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,274.69/22,912.50 = 7,267.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,274.69x = 22,912.50 × 7,267.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,274.69x = 166,521,176.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,521,176.25/15,274.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,901.77

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