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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.80, 22,552.16 and 7,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.80, 22,552.16 and 7,233.60 is: 10,854.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.80 : 22,552.16 = 7,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.80/22,552.16 = 7,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.80x = 22,552.16 × 7,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.80x = 163,133,304.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,133,304.58/15,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,854.71

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