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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.32, 22,529.26 and 7,134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.32, 22,529.26 and 7,134.80 is: 10,693.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.32 : 22,529.26 = 7,134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.32/22,529.26 = 7,134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.32x = 22,529.26 × 7,134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.32x = 160,741,764.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,741,764.25/15,032.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,693.08

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