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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.92, 22,996.38 and 7,427.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.92, 22,996.38 and 7,427.72 is: 11,133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.92 : 22,996.38 = 7,427.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.92/22,996.38 = 7,427.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.92x = 22,996.38 × 7,427.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.92x = 170,810,671.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,810,671.65/15,341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,133.59

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