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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,037.38, 22,555.39 and 7,134.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,037.38, 22,555.39 and 7,134.11 is: 10,700.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,037.38 : 22,555.39 = 7,134.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,037.38/22,555.39 = 7,134.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,037.38x = 22,555.39 × 7,134.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,037.38x = 160,912,633.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,912,633.35/15,037.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,700.84

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