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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,114.24, 22,685.94 and 7,328.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,114.24, 22,685.94 and 7,328.52 is: 10,999.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,114.24 : 22,685.94 = 7,328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,114.24/22,685.94 = 7,328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,114.24x = 22,685.94 × 7,328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,114.24x = 166,254,365.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,254,365.01/15,114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,999.85

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