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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,142.96, 22,716.60 and 7,350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,142.96, 22,716.60 and 7,350.76 is: 11,027.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,142.96 : 22,716.60 = 7,350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,142.96/22,716.60 = 7,350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,142.96x = 22,716.60 × 7,350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,142.96x = 166,984,274.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,984,274.62/15,142.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,027.19

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