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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.46, 22,985.91 and 7,549.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.46, 22,985.91 and 7,549.74 is: 11,316.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.46 : 22,985.91 = 7,549.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.46/22,985.91 = 7,549.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.46x = 22,985.91 × 7,549.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.46x = 173,537,644.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,537,644.16/15,335.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,316.10

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