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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.39, 22,539.74 and 7,250.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.39, 22,539.74 and 7,250.67 is: 10,868.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.39 : 22,539.74 = 7,250.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.39/22,539.74 = 7,250.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.39x = 22,539.74 × 7,250.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.39x = 163,428,180.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,428,180.37/15,036.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,868.84

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