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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,019.80, 22,533.14 and 7,235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,019.80, 22,533.14 and 7,235.16 is: 10,854.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,019.80 : 22,533.14 = 7,235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,019.80/22,533.14 = 7,235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,019.80x = 22,533.14 × 7,235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,019.80x = 163,030,873.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,030,873.20/15,019.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,854.40

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