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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,144.34, 22,705.41 and 7,136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,144.34, 22,705.41 and 7,136.38 is: 10,699.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,144.34 : 22,705.41 = 7,136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,144.34/22,705.41 = 7,136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,144.34x = 22,705.41 × 7,136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,144.34x = 162,034,433.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,034,433.82/15,144.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,699.34

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