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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,133.06, 22,697.07 and 7,240.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,133.06, 22,697.07 and 7,240.42 is: 10,859.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,133.06 : 22,697.07 = 7,240.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,133.06/22,697.07 = 7,240.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,133.06x = 22,697.07 × 7,240.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,133.06x = 164,336,319.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,336,319.57/15,133.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,859.42

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