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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,140.62, 22,711.20 and 7,347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,140.62, 22,711.20 and 7,347.52 is: 11,021.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,140.62 : 22,711.20 = 7,347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,140.62/22,711.20 = 7,347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,140.62x = 22,711.20 × 7,347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,140.62x = 166,870,996.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,870,996.22/15,140.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,021.41

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