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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,034.60, 22,551.90 and 7,249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,034.60, 22,551.90 and 7,249.96 is: 10,874.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,034.60 : 22,551.90 = 7,249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,034.60/22,551.90 = 7,249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,034.60x = 22,551.90 × 7,249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,034.60x = 163,500,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,500,372.92/15,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,874.94

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