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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,132.96, 22,668.48 and 7,335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,132.96, 22,668.48 and 7,335.36 is: 10,988.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,132.96 : 22,668.48 = 7,335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,132.96/22,668.48 = 7,335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,132.96x = 22,668.48 × 7,335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,132.96x = 166,281,461.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,281,461.45/15,132.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,988.03

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