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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,120.81, 22,648.39 and 7,313.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,120.81, 22,648.39 and 7,313.25 is: 10,954.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,120.81 : 22,648.39 = 7,313.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,120.81/22,648.39 = 7,313.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,120.81x = 22,648.39 × 7,313.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,120.81x = 165,633,338.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,633,338.17/15,120.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,954.00

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