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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,105.12, 22,645.68 and 7,203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,105.12, 22,645.68 and 7,203.48 is: 10,799.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,105.12 : 22,645.68 = 7,203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,105.12/22,645.68 = 7,203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,105.12x = 22,645.68 × 7,203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,105.12x = 163,127,702.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,127,702.97/15,105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,799.50

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