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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,039.84, 22,546.80 and 7,254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,039.84, 22,546.80 and 7,254.12 is: 10,874.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,039.84 : 22,546.80 = 7,254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,039.84/22,546.80 = 7,254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,039.84x = 22,546.80 × 7,254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,039.84x = 163,557,192.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,557,192.82/15,039.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,874.93

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