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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,145.48, 22,717.26 and 7,253.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,145.48, 22,717.26 and 7,253.62 is: 10,879.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,145.48 : 22,717.26 = 7,253.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,145.48/22,717.26 = 7,253.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,145.48x = 22,717.26 × 7,253.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,145.48x = 164,782,371.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,782,371.48/15,145.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,879.97

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