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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,138.06, 22,674.27 and 7,330.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,138.06, 22,674.27 and 7,330.50 is: 10,979.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,138.06 : 22,674.27 = 7,330.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,138.06/22,674.27 = 7,330.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,138.06x = 22,674.27 × 7,330.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,138.06x = 166,213,736.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,213,736.24/15,138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,979.86

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