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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,136.84, 22,704.34 and 7,244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,136.84, 22,704.34 and 7,244.97 is: 10,867.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,136.84 : 22,704.34 = 7,244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,136.84/22,704.34 = 7,244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,136.84x = 22,704.34 × 7,244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,136.84x = 164,492,262.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,492,262.17/15,136.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,867.01

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