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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.98, 22,625.08 and 7,181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.98, 22,625.08 and 7,181.43 is: 10,772.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.98 : 22,625.08 = 7,181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.98/22,625.08 = 7,181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.98x = 22,625.08 × 7,181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.98x = 162,480,410.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,480,410.31/15,082.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,772.43

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