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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,037.53, 22,544.27 and 7,136.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,037.53, 22,544.27 and 7,136.07 is: 10,698.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,037.53 : 22,544.27 = 7,136.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,037.53/22,544.27 = 7,136.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,037.53x = 22,544.27 × 7,136.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,037.53x = 160,877,488.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,877,488.82/15,037.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,698.40

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