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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.32, 22,530.76 and 7,135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.32, 22,530.76 and 7,135.80 is: 10,694.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.32 : 22,530.76 = 7,135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.32/22,530.76 = 7,135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.32x = 22,530.76 × 7,135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.32x = 160,774,997.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,774,997.21/15,033.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,694.58

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