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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.80, 22,544.70 and 7,239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.80, 22,544.70 and 7,239.40 is: 10,859.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.80 : 22,544.70 = 7,239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.80/22,544.70 = 7,239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.80x = 22,544.70 × 7,239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.80x = 163,210,101.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,210,101.18/15,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,859.10

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