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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.33, 22,648.29 and 7,196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.33, 22,648.29 and 7,196.10 is: 10,793.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.33 : 22,648.29 = 7,196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.33/22,648.29 = 7,196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.33x = 22,648.29 × 7,196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.33x = 162,979,359.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,979,359.67/15,099.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,793.81

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