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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,133.10, 22,699.65 and 7,357.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,133.10, 22,699.65 and 7,357.10 is: 11,035.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,133.10 : 22,699.65 = 7,357.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,133.10/22,699.65 = 7,357.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,133.10x = 22,699.65 × 7,357.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,133.10x = 167,003,595.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,003,595.02/15,133.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.65

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