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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,274.76, 22,911.81 and 7,478.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,274.76, 22,911.81 and 7,478.12 is: 11,217.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,274.76 : 22,911.81 = 7,478.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,274.76/22,911.81 = 7,478.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,274.76x = 22,911.81 × 7,478.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,274.76x = 171,337,264.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,337,264.60/15,274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,217.02

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