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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,087.92, 22,632.49 and 7,186.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,087.92, 22,632.49 and 7,186.37 is: 10,779.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,087.92 : 22,632.49 = 7,186.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,087.92/22,632.49 = 7,186.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,087.92x = 22,632.49 × 7,186.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,087.92x = 162,645,354.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,645,354.65/15,087.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,779.84

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