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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,133.47, 22,699.27 and 7,241.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,133.47, 22,699.27 and 7,241.59 is: 10,861.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,133.47 : 22,699.27 = 7,241.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,133.47/22,699.27 = 7,241.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,133.47x = 22,699.27 × 7,241.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,133.47x = 164,378,806.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,378,806.64/15,133.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,861.94

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