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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,083.67, 22,626.11 and 7,182.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,083.67, 22,626.11 and 7,182.12 is: 10,773.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,083.67 : 22,626.11 = 7,182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,083.67/22,626.11 = 7,182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,083.67x = 22,626.11 × 7,182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,083.67x = 162,503,437.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,503,437.15/15,083.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,773.47

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