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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,076.16, 22,583.99 and 7,186.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,076.16, 22,583.99 and 7,186.31 is: 10,765.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,076.16 : 22,583.99 = 7,186.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,076.16/22,583.99 = 7,186.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,076.16x = 22,583.99 × 7,186.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,076.16x = 162,295,404.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,295,404.33/15,076.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,765.04

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