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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.38, 22,553.89 and 7,133.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.38, 22,553.89 and 7,133.11 is: 10,699.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.38 : 22,553.89 = 7,133.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.38/22,553.89 = 7,133.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.38x = 22,553.89 × 7,133.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.38x = 160,879,471.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,879,471.07/15,036.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,699.35

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