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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,088.68, 22,628.16 and 7,190.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,088.68, 22,628.16 and 7,190.37 is: 10,783.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,088.68 : 22,628.16 = 7,190.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,088.68/22,628.16 = 7,190.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,088.68x = 22,628.16 × 7,190.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,088.68x = 162,704,842.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,704,842.82/15,088.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,783.24

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