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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,141.81, 22,679.88 and 7,334.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,141.81, 22,679.88 and 7,334.25 is: 10,985.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,141.81 : 22,679.88 = 7,334.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,141.81/22,679.88 = 7,334.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,141.81x = 22,679.88 × 7,334.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,141.81x = 166,339,909.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,339,909.89/15,141.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,985.47

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