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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.80, 23,197.20 and 7,674.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.80, 23,197.20 and 7,674.22 is: 11,511.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.80 : 23,197.20 = 7,674.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.80/23,197.20 = 7,674.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.80x = 23,197.20 × 7,674.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.80x = 178,020,416.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,020,416.18/15,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,511.33

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