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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,018.80, 22,528.20 and 7,228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,018.80, 22,528.20 and 7,228.40 is: 10,842.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,018.80 : 22,528.20 = 7,228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,018.80/22,528.20 = 7,228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,018.80x = 22,528.20 × 7,228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,018.80x = 162,842,840.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,842,840.88/15,018.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,842.60

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