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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,141.51, 22,711.23 and 7,249.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,141.51, 22,711.23 and 7,249.59 is: 10,873.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,141.51 : 22,711.23 = 7,249.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,141.51/22,711.23 = 7,249.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,141.51x = 22,711.23 × 7,249.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,141.51x = 164,647,105.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,647,105.90/15,141.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,873.89

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