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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.54, 15,190.59 and 7,496.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.54, 15,190.59 and 7,496.22 is: 11,222.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.54 : 15,190.59 = 7,496.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.54/15,190.59 = 7,496.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.54x = 15,190.59 × 7,496.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.54x = 113,872,004.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,872,004.57/10,146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,222.74

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