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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,141.66, 22,716.24 and 7,250.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,141.66, 22,716.24 and 7,250.18 is: 10,877.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,141.66 : 22,716.24 = 7,250.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,141.66/22,716.24 = 7,250.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,141.66x = 22,716.24 × 7,250.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,141.66x = 164,696,828.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,696,828.92/15,141.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,877.07

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