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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.84, 22,542.30 and 7,251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.84, 22,542.30 and 7,251.12 is: 10,870.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.84 : 22,542.30 = 7,251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.84/22,542.30 = 7,251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.84x = 22,542.30 × 7,251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.84x = 163,456,922.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,456,922.38/15,036.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,870.43

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