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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.82, 22,732.95 and 7,353.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.82, 22,732.95 and 7,353.38 is: 11,034.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.82 : 22,732.95 = 7,353.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.82/22,732.95 = 7,353.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.82x = 22,732.95 × 7,353.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.82x = 167,164,104.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,164,104.28/15,148.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.79

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