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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.84, 22,549.80 and 7,256.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.84, 22,549.80 and 7,256.12 is: 10,877.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.84 : 22,549.80 = 7,256.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.84/22,549.80 = 7,256.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.84x = 22,549.80 × 7,256.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.84x = 163,624,054.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,624,054.78/15,041.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,877.93

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