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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.60, 22,586.40 and 7,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.60, 22,586.40 and 7,281.60 is: 10,922.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.60 : 22,586.40 = 7,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.60/22,586.40 = 7,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.60x = 22,586.40 × 7,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.60x = 164,465,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,465,130.24/15,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,922.40

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