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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,035.90, 22,541.84 and 7,134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,035.90, 22,541.84 and 7,134.44 is: 10,695.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,035.90 : 22,541.84 = 7,134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,035.90/22,541.84 = 7,134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,035.90x = 22,541.84 × 7,134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,035.90x = 160,823,369.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,823,369.30/15,035.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,695.96

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