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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,146.13, 22,719.21 and 7,246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,146.13, 22,719.21 and 7,246.78 is: 10,870.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,146.13 : 22,719.21 = 7,246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,146.13/22,719.21 = 7,246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,146.13x = 22,719.21 × 7,246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,146.13x = 164,641,180.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,641,180.85/15,146.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,870.18

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