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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.23, 22,649.31 and 7,202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.23, 22,649.31 and 7,202.60 is: 10,804.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.23 : 22,649.31 = 7,202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.23/22,649.31 = 7,202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.23x = 22,649.31 × 7,202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.23x = 163,133,788.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,133,788.95/15,099.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,804.12

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