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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,139.60, 22,682.40 and 7,331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,139.60, 22,682.40 and 7,331.20 is: 10,983.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,139.60 : 22,682.40 = 7,331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,139.60/22,682.40 = 7,331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,139.60x = 22,682.40 × 7,331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,139.60x = 166,289,210.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,289,210.88/15,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,983.73

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