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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.15, 22,537.71 and 7,131.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.15, 22,537.71 and 7,131.69 is: 10,691.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.15 : 22,537.71 = 7,131.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.15/22,537.71 = 7,131.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.15x = 22,537.71 × 7,131.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.15x = 160,731,961.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,731,961.03/15,033.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,691.84

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