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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,049.44, 22,558.32 and 7,241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,049.44, 22,558.32 and 7,241.76 is: 10,855.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,049.44 : 22,558.32 = 7,241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,049.44/22,558.32 = 7,241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,049.44x = 22,558.32 × 7,241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,049.44x = 163,361,939.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,361,939.44/15,049.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,855.02

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