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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,039.09, 22,545.68 and 7,253.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,039.09, 22,545.68 and 7,253.37 is: 10,873.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,039.09 : 22,545.68 = 7,253.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,039.09/22,545.68 = 7,253.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,039.09x = 22,545.68 × 7,253.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,039.09x = 163,532,122.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,532,122.67/15,039.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,873.80

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