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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,135.06, 22,669.77 and 7,327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,135.06, 22,669.77 and 7,327.50 is: 10,975.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,135.06 : 22,669.77 = 7,327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,135.06/22,669.77 = 7,327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,135.06x = 22,669.77 × 7,327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,135.06x = 166,112,739.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,112,739.68/15,135.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,975.36

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