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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,144.60, 22,726.63 and 7,349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,144.60, 22,726.63 and 7,349.16 is: 11,028.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,144.60 : 22,726.63 = 7,349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,144.60/22,726.63 = 7,349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,144.60x = 22,726.63 × 7,349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,144.60x = 167,021,693.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,021,693.20/15,144.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,028.46

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