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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,093.37, 22,607.24 and 7,285.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,093.37, 22,607.24 and 7,285.78 is: 10,912.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,093.37 : 22,607.24 = 7,285.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,093.37/22,607.24 = 7,285.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,093.37x = 22,607.24 × 7,285.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,093.37x = 164,711,368.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,711,368.88/15,093.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,912.83

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