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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,083.16, 22,624.56 and 7,286.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,083.16, 22,624.56 and 7,286.52 is: 10,929.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,083.16 : 22,624.56 = 7,286.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,083.16/22,624.56 = 7,286.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,083.16x = 22,624.56 × 7,286.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,083.16x = 164,854,308.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,854,308.93/15,083.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,929.69

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